Delisting of the Shortnose Sucker: Correspondence

Collection

Identifier: SHL128

Staff Only

Content Description

Documentation on a proposal to remove Shortnose Sucker and Lost River Sucker from the Endangered Species Act.

Dates

Creation: 2001

Biographical / Historical

The two species of fish: Shortnose sucker and Lost River sucker are native to southern Oregon and northern California. They are federally listed endangered species. Habitat degradation is considered primary cause for decline in populations for both species. Recovery plans were created and revised by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In 2002 the Service announce a petition to remove the Lost River sucker (Deltistes luxatus) and Shortnose sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) from the Federal list of threatened and endangered species, pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Extent

1 folder (3 documents)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Fish species Shortnose sucker and Lost River sucker, native to southern Oregon and northern California, are federally listed endangered species. Due to habitat recovery measures, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to remove both species from the Endangered Species Act. Collection contains documentation on the proposal.