Goose Lake Sucker – State Wildlife Action Plan

Photo Credit: Terry Smith, U. S. Forest Service

Overview

Species Common Name Goose Lake Sucker
Species Scientific Name Catostomus occidentalis lacusanserinus
Federal Listing Status Species of Concern
State Listing Status Sensitive

Ecoregions

East Cascades

The East Cascade ecoregion extends from the Cascade Mountains' summit east to the warmer, drier high desert and down the length of the state. This ecoregion varies dramatically from its cool, moist border with the West Cascades ecoregion to its dry eastern border, where it meets sagebrush desert landscapes.

Northern Basin and Range

The Northern Basin and Range ecoregion covers the very large southeastern portion of the state, from Burns south to the Nevada border and from the Christmas Valley east to Idaho. It is largely a high elevation desert-like area dominated by sagebrush communities and habitats.

Special needs

Limited to Goose Lake. Appears to be locally abundant.

Limiting factors

Restricted distribution creates vulnerability to random events (e.g., reduced flow, increased temperature). Passage. Availability of water (linked to natural cycles) and understanding the influence of climate change on natural water cycles.

Data gaps

Distribution. Spawning habitat. Population dynamics.

Conservation actions

Continue to protect known populations.