ENEndangered
Shortnose Sucker
Chasmistes brevirostris
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shortnose_sucker
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine intertidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Habitat & natural process restorationSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CATOSTOMIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shortnose Sucker classified as Endangered?
Shortnose Sucker is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Shortnose Sucker live?
Shortnose Sucker occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shortnose Sucker?
The main threats to Shortnose Sucker are 11.2, 7.2, 8.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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