Lake Mead Razorback Sucker Study, Nevada and Arizona

This project was conducted for the Southern Nevada Water Authority and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in cooperation with the Nevada Division of Wildlife, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and others to study the life history and population dynamics of endangered razorback sucker in Lake Mead. This study involved trammel netting to collect adults, night lighting to capture larvae, using sonic-telemetry techniques to determine movements and habitat use. From 2008 to 2010, RedFISH staff planned and conducted fisheries surveys, provided technical expertise and field support, and assisted with the preparation of annual reports.