Oregonichthys kalawatseti Markle, Pearsons & Bills, 1991
Umpquachub
Umpquachub

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  5.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Umpqua River drainage in Oregon, USA.
Diagnosis:  Oregonichthys kalawatseti is very similar to O. crameri but can be distinguished by having unscaled or partly scaled breast, slightly subterminal mouth, and 34-40 scales on lateral line (Ref. 86798).
Biology:  Inhabits sluggish sand- and gravel-bottomed runs, pools and backwaters of creeks and small rivers as well as sloughs. Usually found near vegetations (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 April 2012 (B1ab(ii,v)+2ab(ii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from the Umpqua River drainage in Oregon (Ref. 86798). Also Ref. 39605. Status of threat: vulnerable. Criteria: 4,5 (http://fisc.er.usgs.gov/afs/) (Ref. 81264).


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