Oregonichthys kalawatseti
Oregonichthys kalawatseti Markle, Pearsons & Bills, 1991
Umpquachub


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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:  Adults inhabit sluggish sand- and gravel-bottomed runs, pools and backwaters of creeks and small rivers as well as sloughs. They are usually found near vegetations (Ref. 86798). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 April 2012 (B1ab(ii,v)+2ab(ii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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