The Sacramento sucker is a freshwater fish native to rivers and streams in California. It has a robust, elongated body with a distinctive sucker mouth for feeding on algae, invertebrates, and detritus. Typically reaching 12-20 inches and weighing 1-3 pounds, it thrives in diverse habitats. This species exhibits schooling behavior and plays a vital role in its ecosystem. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Sacramento sucker
length · weight
Sacramento sucker
length · weight


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