Alvord Chub – Oregon Conservation Strategy

Alvord Lake Chub — Photo Credit: Doug Markle, ODFW

Overview

Species Common Name Alvord Chub
Species Scientific Name Siphateles alvordensis
Federal Listing Status Species of Concern
State Listing Status Sensitive

Ecoregions

Northern Basin and Range

The Northern Basin and Range ecoregion covers the very large southeastern portion of the state, from Burns south to the Nevada border and from the Christmas Valley east to Idaho. It is largely a high elevation desert-like area dominated by sagebrush communities and habitats.

Special needs

Inhabits springs and spring-fed streams, and impoundments in Alvord basin.

Limiting factors

Available suitable habitat. Non-native fish.

Data gaps

Genetics. Population dynamics. Habitat use and distribution.

Conservation actions

Maintain water quality and availability. Reduce localized impacts where populations could become increasingly fragmented.

Key reference or plan

Distribution and abundance of Alvord chub in the Alvord basin of southeastern Oregon and northwestern Nevada