Fin's Fish Guide
The Jenny Creek sucker (Catostomus rimiculus) is a freshwater fish of the family Catostomidae that grows up to 50 cm.
Description
The Klamath smallscale sucker is a sucker occurring in the Klamath and Rogue basins of the western United States. The species grows to about 50 cm and has an elongate, dark body with small scales and an inferior, fleshy sucking mouth. As a bottom-dweller it searches rivers and lakes for algae, invertebrates and detritus. It migrates upstream to spawn. The fish is harmless to humans and was traditionally a food source for Indigenous peoples. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Jenny Creek sucker?
The Jenny Creek sucker has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Inferior sucker mouth; upstream-migrating spawner
Where does the Jenny Creek sucker live?
The Jenny Creek sucker lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western United States
How big does the Jenny Creek sucker get?
The Jenny Creek sucker grows to a maximum of about 50 cm.
Is the Jenny Creek sucker dangerous to humans?
No, the Jenny Creek sucker is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Jenny Creek sucker edible?
The Jenny Creek sucker is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Catostomus
More from the family Catostomidae
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