Catostomus discobolus discobolus Cope, 1871

Bluehead sucker

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Cypriniformes \| Catostomidae \| Catostominae
Synonyms	Catostomus discobolus, Pantosteus discobolus, ... more
Common names	Blåhovedet sugekarpe, Pakaprovec modrohlavý, 蓝首亚口鱼, ... more

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Main reference

Page, L.M. and B.M. Burr. 1991. (Ref. 5723)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 41.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5723)

Environment

Demersal; freshwater

Climate / Range

Temperate; 44°N - 35°N

North America: Snake River basin in Wyoming, and Idaho, USA; Lake Bonneville basin in Idaho, Wyoming and Utah, USA;
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Adults inhabit rocky riffles and runs of small to large rivers.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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