Klamath smallscale sucker


The Klamath smallscale sucker is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Catostomidae. It primarily inhabits the Trinity and Klamath River watersheds. They often form mixed schools with speckled dace, sculpins, and juvenile steelhead.

Distribution

Klamath smallscale suckers primarily inhabits the Trinity and Klamath River watersheds. Within the Klamath River basin it is considered rare.

Relationship with humans

In Oregon Klamath smallscale suckers are listed as a sensitive species of concern.
The International Game Fish Association all tackle world record for the Klamath smallscale sucker stands at 2 lbs 8 oz taken from the Trinity River near Del Loma, California.