Another Rare Fish Pulled Back From Extinction

A Colorado River razorback sucker fish is shown swimming in a tank at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office in Lakewood, Colo. Officials say that the rare Colorado River fish has been pulled back from the brink of extinction, the second comeback this year for a species unique to the Southwestern United States. Dan Elliott/AP

Another rare Colorado River fish has been pulled back from the brink of extinction, wildlife officials said Oct. 4, the second comeback in 2018 for a species unique to the Southwestern U.S.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommended reclassifying the ancient and odd-looking Razorback Sucker from endangered to threatened, meaning it is still at risk of extinction, but the danger is no longer immediate.