Endangered Razorback Sucker Fish Released In Colorado River, With Kisses Goodbye From Students

By Spencer Wilson, CBS Denver:

PALISADE, Colo. (CBS4) Think of the bottom feeder sucker fish in a tank, lips suctioned to the glass, cleaning an aquarium nonstop. Now make that fish 3 to 4 feet long, possibly 30+ pounds, and waiting for a big kiss, and you have the Colorado Razorback Sucker.

The fish is native to the waters near Palisade on the Western Slope and have been for millions of years, but they are currently on the endangered species list. That’s why Palisade High School has taken steps to raise up fish each year, and release them back into the waters.

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