Flannelmouth Sucker
Catostomus latipinnis
A large freshwater sucker fish native to the Colorado River basin and other western river systems. Named for its characteristic large, fleshy lips that resemble flannel.
Flannelmouth Sucker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Catostomus latipinnis
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in rivers, streams, and reservoirs throughout the southwestern United States, particularly in the Colorado River system. Rarely targeted by anglers as they are not considered a game species, but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a flannelmouth sucker through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksFlannelmouth Sucker questions people ask
Flannelmouth Sucker is Catostomus latipinnis.
A typical flannelmouth sucker runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every flannelmouth sucker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in rivers, streams, and reservoirs throughout the southwestern United States, particularly in the Colorado River system. Rarely targeted by anglers as they are not considered a game species, but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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