Colorado Squawfish

Colorado squawfish grow up to five feet in length and can be found in the Colorado River basin as well as in southern Nevada. They have compressed bodies and their heads comprise nearly one quarter of their length. Their coloring ranges from a bluish-gray above to a silvery gold below. Squawfish are the largest fish in the minnow family. One of several endangered native species of fish, the Colorado squawfish is part of the Recovery Program agreement that was signed in 1988. The squawfish has become endangered for several reasons including the loss of habitat due to reservoirs, blockage of migration routes, the introduction of non-native fish, and changes in water temperature and stream flow.

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