Abstract
ABSTRACT. The endangered Lost River sucker (Deltistes luxatus) and shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) are endemic to the Upper Klamath Basin, Oregon and California. The once very abundant populations have declined drastically due to a combination of habitat loss and impairment, disruption of reproduction and gene flow, intensive harvest, and loss of entire populations. Spawning populations within Upper Klamath Lake are declining and have not had significant recruitment for over a decade. In addition to habitat loss, these populations are threatened by periodic harmful water conditions resulting from massive algal blooms and entrainment of larvae and juveniles into water delivery systems or hydroelectric structures. Populations of shortnose sucker in Clear Lake appear to be relatively healthy and stable, but recruitment of Lost River sucker appears to be sparse. These populations are affected by drought and water management. Other populations are potentially introgressed with Klamath largescale suc...
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