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The Yaqui sucker (Catostomus bernardini) is a freshwater fish of the family Catostomidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The Yaqui sucker is a sucker (Catostomidae) from fresh water of northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States. The species grows to about 40 cm and has an elongate, yellow-brown body with a thick, underslung, fleshy sucker mouth. As a bottom-dweller it sucks up algae, small invertebrates and detritus over sand and gravel bottoms of rivers and lakes. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yaqui sucker?
The Yaqui sucker has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Yaqui sucker live?
The Yaqui sucker lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America: Mexico
How big does the Yaqui sucker get?
The Yaqui sucker grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Yaqui sucker dangerous to humans?
No, the Yaqui 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.
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Same genus Catostomus
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