Where Does Sacramento Sucker Live?

Sacramento Sucker lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Sacramento Sucker

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderately deep waters, often near the bottom.

Environment

Inhabits a wide variety of freshwater environments including rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs. Prefers areas with moderate to strong currents, gravel or cobble substrates, and often seeks cover among rocks or submerged vegetation. Tolerant of a range of water clarity and temperatures.

Geographic range

Native to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River system and its tributaries in California, extending north into the Pit River drainage and south into the Pajaro and Salinas River systems. Also found in some coastal drainages of central California.

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