Klamath smallscale sucker
The Klamath smallscale sucker (Catostomus rimiculus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Catostomidae. It primarily inhabits the Trinity and Klamath River watersheds. They often form mixed schools with speckled dace, sculpins, and juvenile steelhead.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cypriniformes |
| Family: | Catostomidae |
| Genus: | Catostomus |
| Species: | C. rimiculus |
| Binomial name | |
| Catostomus rimiculus Gilbert and Snyder in Gilbert, 1898 | |
Catostomus rimiculus FWS 20930
Distribution
Klamath smallscale suckers primarily inhabits the Trinity and Klamath River watersheds.[1] Within the Klamath River basin it is considered rare.[2]
Relationship with humans
In Oregon Klamath smallscale suckers are listed as a sensitive species of concern.[3]
The International Game Fish Association all tackle world record for the Klamath smallscale sucker stands at 2 lbs 8 oz taken from the Trinity River near Del Loma, California.[4]
References
- "Klamath Smallscale Sucker". ucdavis.edu. UC Davis. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- Steve Kirk, Katharine Carter and. "Appendix 5 Fish and Fishery Resources of the Klamath River Basin" (PDF). www.waterboards.ca.gov. Government of California. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- "Klamath Sucker Fish". oregonwild.org. Oregon Wild. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- "Sucker, Klamath Smallscale". igfa.org. International Game Fish Association. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
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