Anadromous fish that utilizes estuaries and coastal waters but spawns in freshwater rivers. Life cycle requires estuarine conditions. Only known to occur in waters near Columbia River, Yaquina Bay, and Coos Bay in Oregon and those estuaries and rivers.
Limiting factors
Suitable habitat.
Data gaps
Population status and trends. Potential for entrainment in offshore or estuarine energy development projects.
Conservation actions
Protect critical habitat. Monitor populations at index sites. Gather information to fill data gaps. Utilize adaptive management practices based on findings. Federal and state forage fish fishery management plan.
