Chasmistes
Chasmistes is a genus of ray-finned fish in the family Catostomidae.
They are native to freshwater habitats in the Western United States.
Several species are seriously threatened, and one has become extinct in recent history.
Characteristics
Members of this genus have a large and stout body, as well as a large head. They often have a hump on their snout. Their mouths are either terminal or subterminal. They have a complete lateral line and a two-chambered gas bladder.Species
The genus Chasmistes contains these species:Chasmistes brevirostris Cope, 1879 — shortnose suckerChasmistes cujus Cope, 1883 — cui-uiChasmistes fecundus — Webug suckerChasmistes liorus D. S. Jordan, 1878 — June sucker- * Chasmistes liorus liorus D. S. Jordan, 1878
- * Chasmistes liorus mictus R. R. Miller & G. R. Smith, 1981Chasmistes muriei R. R. Miller & G. R. Smith, 1981 — Snake River sucker