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LOST RIVER SUCKER (Deltistes luxatus)

The Lost River sucker is a large fish found in the freshwater ecosystems of California and Oregon. It is a long-lived fish, sometimes reaching an age of 40 years or more. Its primary home is in lakes, but it migrates to rivers and streams to breed. The Lost River sucker is threatened by overfishing and by the damming of rivers and the draining of wetlands.

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IUCN Status: Endangered
USFWS Status: Endangered
Major Threats: Overfishing, damming of rivers and draining of wetlands
Habitat: Lakes, rivers and streams
Location: California and Oregon
Diet: Mainly detritus; also midge larvae, amphipods and zooplankton

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