Flannelmouth Sucker

Catostomus latipinnis (flannelmouth sucker) is a North American fish identified by its enlarged lower lips. It belongs to the genus Catostomus, commonly known as suckers. Historically, the flannelmouth sucker ranged in the Colorado River Basin, including parts of Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, California, and Arizona; however, this species has been entirely extirpated from the Gila River Basin in Arizona.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Flannelmouth Sucker being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Catostomus catostomus
• Pantosteus clarkii
• Catostomus occidentalis
• Catostomus insignis
• Catostomus ardens
• Barbus barbus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Cypriniformes

Family

Catostomidae

Genus

Catostomus

Species

Catostomus latipinnis

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