Desert Sucker (Catostomus clarkii)

The Desert Sucker is native to Nevada's Colorado River drainage, including the Virgin and Muddy rivers in the southeastern portion of the state. This species inhabits rocky pools and runs in small to medium streams and is considered a species of conservation concern by the Nevada Department of Wildlife due to habitat degradation and competition from non-native species. It is not a sport fish and receives no angling pressure, but plays an important ecological role in native stream communities.