Chasmistes brevirostris (Shortnose Sucker) Fishes Native Transplant
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Common name: Shortnose Sucker
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Identification: Page and Burr (1991)
Size: up to 50 cm SL
Native Range: California and Oregon: Upper Klamath Lake and its tributatires, and the Lost River system (Page and Burr 1991; USFWS 1993)
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Chasmistes brevirostris are found here.
Table last updated 10/14/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: Unknown.
Status: Established in Oregon.
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.
References: (click for full references)
Page, L.M. and B.M. Burr. 1991. A field guide to freshwater fishes of North America north of Mexico. The Peterson Guide Series, vol. 42. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1993. 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 of California Davis
Environmental Conservation Online System - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FishBase Summary
Author:
Neilson, M.E.
Revision Date: 6/29/2023
Peer Review Date: 8/22/2011
Citation Information:
Neilson, M.E., 2024, Chasmistes brevirostris Cope, 1879: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=357, Revision Date: 6/29/2023, Peer Review Date: 8/22/2011, Access Date: 10/14/2024
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