Shortnose sucker
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shortnose-sucker-177-14234869
title:
Shortnose sucker
text:
The shortnose sucker,
also known as the koptu by the Klamath Tribes,
is a rare species of fish in the family Catostomidae, the suckers. It is native to southern Oregon and northern California in the United States.
This species and related ones were a major food source for local tribes, and are still considered to be sacred animals. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States. This fish can grow up to half a meter (1.6 ft) long. It has a large head and thin, fleshy lips, the
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wiki
category slug:
encyclopedia
description:
Species of fish
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shortnose_sucker
date created:
2006-01-17T07:54:27Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T07:08:50Z
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