Catostomus fumeiventris
Catostomus fumeiventris Miller, 1973
Owens sucker


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Family:  Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae
Max. size:  50 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  North America: Owens River drainage in California, USA. Introduced to June Lake and Santa Clara River system in California.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit silty to rocky pools and runs of creeks.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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