Goose Lake Sucker

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

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.

Conservation actions

Continue to protect known populations.