The desert sucker is a freshwater fish native to arid regions of the southwestern United States. It features a streamlined body with a flattened head and a sucker-like mouth. Typically reaching 12-16 inches and 1-2 pounds, it feeds on algae and detritus. Preferring fast-flowing streams and rivers, it exhibits a solitary and bottom-dwelling behavior. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Desert sucker
length · weight
Desert sucker
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