Borax Lake chub
📖 Overview
Found in Borax Lake, a small, shallow, clear lake fed by hot springs. This is the only fish occurring in the lake . An opportunistic omnivore . Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Siphateles boraxobius can be distinguished from Siphateles alvordensis by having larger head, concave between eyes, incomplete lateral line, more slender caudal peduncle and usually 13 pectoral rays .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Borax Lake chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 43°N - 42°N North America: Borax Lake and outflows (Alvord basin) in Oregon, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Borax Lake chub.
🔍 Similar Species
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