Fishing for Razorback sucker

Xyrauchen texanus

The razorback sucker is a freshwater fish native to the Colorado River basin. It features a distinctive keel-like ridge along its back. Typically reaching up to 36 inches and weighing around 15 pounds, it feeds on algae, plankton, and detritus. Preferring slow-moving waters, this species is known for its migratory spawning behavior and is currently considered endangered. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Critically endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Razorback sucker

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Colorado River

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Colorado River

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Colorado River

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Colorado River

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Colorado River

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