Owens sucker (Catostomus fumeiventris)

Scientific name: Catostomus fumeiventris Miller, 1973

The Owens sucker (Catostomus fumeiventris) is a freshwater fish of the family Catostomidae. Native range: North America, Owens River drainage in California, USA. Introduced to June Lake and Santa Clara River system in California.

Biology

Inhabits silty to rocky pools and runs of creeks.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Catostomus fumeiventris
Family
Catostomidae (Suckers)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
50.0
Common length
30.9
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North America: Owens River drainage in California, USA. Introduced to June Lake and Santa Clara River system in California.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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