Warner Sucker – State Wildlife Action Plan

Warner Sucker

Photo Credit: Paul Sheerer, ODFW

Overview

  • Species Common Name Warner Sucker
  • Species Scientific Name Catostomus warnerensis
  • Federal Listing Status Threatened
  • State Listing Status Threatened

Ecoregions

Special needs

Lakes and low-gradient stream reaches of Warner Valley. Prefer pool habitat in streams. Juvenile stage is vulnerable to predation.

Limiting factors

Altered hydrology (low flows). Lack of connectivity between streams and lake in some portions of the range. Availability of water (linked to natural cycles) and understanding the influence of climate change on natural water cycles.

Conservation actions

Maintain or restore spring waters. Maintain or restore migration corridors among habitat areas. Increase stream flows in lower sections of tributaries. Restore wetland habitat. Evaluate likelihood of long-term persistence in the presence of non-natives.

Key reference or plan

Warner Sucker Recovery Plan. Read here