Fishing for Santa Ana sucker

Pantosteus santaanae

The Santa Ana sucker is a small freshwater fish native to Southern California. It typically measures 4-8 inches in length and weighs up to 0.5 pounds. This species has a slender, streamlined body with a silvery hue. It inhabits clear, rocky streams and feeds on algae and small invertebrates. Santa Ana suckers are known for their bottom-feeding behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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