| Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
| 5.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| North America: Umpqua River drainage in Oregon, USA. |
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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). |
| 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). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 April 2012 (B1ab(ii,v)+2ab(ii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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