Studies are currently underway
to determine if the Flannelmouth sucker is declining in abundance and distribution. It is
being considered as a candidate for federal listing as threatened or endangered.
This large-river sucker occurs only in the Colorado River basin.
Studies are currently underway
to determine if the Flannelmouth sucker is declining in abundance and distribution. It is
being considered as a candidate for federal listing as threatened or endangered.
Flannelmouth
suckers inhabit a variety of river habitats including riffles, runs, eddies, and backwaters.
Adults
have large fleshy lips and young and adults feed primarily on bottom-dwelling aquatic
invertebrates.
Maximum Length: 20-30" (51-76 cm)
