The shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris), also known as the koptu (pronounced / ˈkɒp.tuː / KOP-too) by the Klamath Tribes, [2][3][4] is a rare species of fish in the family Catostomidae, …

Large heads with oblique, terminal mouths that have thin, but fleshy, deeply-notched lower lips distinguish shortnose suckers apart from other suckers in the same range. Shortnose suckers …

The Shortnose sucker is smaller than the Lost River sucker, measuring less than 20 inches (50 cm) in length, and weighs 3.5 lbs (1.5 kg) when fully grown. It has a big head and its body is …

Shortnose suckers are smaller, usually up to about 18 inches long, although some individuals may reach 2 feet in length. Juvenile suckers grow rapidly until reaching sexual maturity sometime …

The shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) is a rare species of fish in the family Catostomidae, the suckers. This fish is native to southern Oregon and northern California in …

The number of adult endangered Lost River and shortnose suckers in Upper Klamath Lake, the primary remaining habitat for these species, declined by 65 to 85 percent between 2001 and …

Jul 31, 2018 · Shortnose suckers (Chasmistes brevirostris) are long-lived catostomids endemic to the Upper Klamath River Basin in Oregon and the Lost River Basin in California. Individuals …

Shortnose suckers favor large shallow lakes with abundant aquatic vegetation and cool, well-oxygenated water. Temperatures in favorable waters might not exceed 25°C, and oxygen …

Lost River (Deltistes luxatus) and shortnose (Chasmistes brevirostris) sucker recovery plan. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, OR. Other Resources: California Fish Species - University …

Endangered Lost River and Shortnose Suckers. Lost River suckers congregate at spawning springs along the edge of Upper Klamath Lake. Photo credit: USGS. Historically, the marshes …