Modoc Sucker – Oregon Conservation Strategy

Photo Credit: Doug Markle, Oregon State University

Overview

Species Common Name Modoc Sucker
Species Scientific Name Catostomus microps
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.

Special needs

Limited to Goose Lake Basin, Thomas Creek. Requires pools and cover for spawning habitat.

Limiting factors

Relatively isolated species vulnerable to random events (habitat loss, barriers, water diversions).

Data gaps

Distribution. Population biology.

Conservation actions

This species would benefit from continued habitat restoration, and from better information on distribution, abundance, population trend, and threats.

Key reference or plan

Inland fishes of California Biology of the Modoc Sucker, Catostomus microps, in northeastern California Species Report for the Modoc Sucker (Catostomus microps)