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photo by
Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes
Family:
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae
Max. size:
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20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:
demersal; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:
North America: upper Rio Grande drainage in southern Colorado and New Mexico, USA south through Pacific Slope drainages to Durango and Zacatecas in Mexico.
Diagnosis:
Biology:
Adults inhabit rocky pools, runs and riffles of small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723).
IUCN Red List Status:
Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:
harmless
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