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Chasmistes brevirostris Cope, 1879 Shortnose sucker |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 64 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 33 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | North America: endemic to the upper Klamath River Basin, including the Lost River in Oregon and Lower Klamath Lake sub-basins and Clear Lake Reservoir in California, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Usually found near vegetation around lake margin. Spawning occurs in lake tributaries. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 02 November 2011 (A2bc; B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||