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Bridgelip Sucker

Catostomus columbianus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Catostomidae ›Genus: Catostomus

About

The bridgelip sucker (Catostomus columbianus) is a fish in the family Catostomidae that occupies the Columbia River system. Like all sucker fish, they live only in fresh water. Bridgelip suckers have a tendency to live in deeper waters during the day and move into shallower water around evening time. As adults they eat periphyton (green growth and microorganisms found on submerged substrata). Adolescents, however, eat aquatic hatchlings and zooplankton. Adult bridgelip sucker range in size from...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bridgelip Sucker?
The scientific name of Bridgelip Sucker is Catostomus columbianus.
What kingdom does Bridgelip Sucker belong to?
Bridgelip Sucker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bridgelip Sucker belong to?
Bridgelip Sucker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bridgelip Sucker belong to?
Bridgelip Sucker belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bridgelip Sucker belong to?
Bridgelip Sucker belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Bridgelip Sucker belong to?
Bridgelip Sucker belongs to the family Catostomidae.
What genus does Bridgelip Sucker belong to?
Bridgelip Sucker belongs to the genus Catostomus.