Cosewic Assessment And Update Status Report On The Lake Chubsucker PDF Download

The lake chubsucker, Erimyzon sucetta, is a member of the sucker family (Catostomidae) having a disjunct North American distribution. In Canada, has been found only in the drainages of the Niagara River and lakes Erie, St. Clair, and Huron. This report provides information on the fish's geographic distribution, protection status, population sizes and trends, habitat, general biology, factors limiting its population and affecting its habitat, and the special significance of the species. Concludes with an evaluation of the future of the species in Canada and a recommended conservation designation.