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Catostomus tahoensis Gill & Jordan, 1878 Tahoe sucker |
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photo by
Ribeiro, F. |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 61 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 15 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Lahontan basin in southeastern Oregon, Nevada and northeastern California, USA. Recently established naturally or through introduction into upper Sacramento River system in California. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in various habitats but most common in large lakes such as Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake in Nevada, USA. Also found in pools along lower reaches of streams. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||