Threatened and Endangered Species
Threatened and Endangered Species
Klamath Lost River Suckers
Threatened and endangered fishes are the focus of research at the Klamath Falls Field Station. We assist federal and tribal partners including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and the Klamath Tribes by providing information that informs management decisions regarding imperiled species.
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KFFS Lead Scientists and Areas of Expertise
Lead Scientist - Expertise
Species Studied at the Klamath Falls Field Station
The Klamath Falls Field Station conducts research on rare and imperiled fishes in the Klamath Basin and the desert southwest. The following list contains both common and scientific names. Descriptions of species and studies can be found under the "Related Science" tab.
White River spinedace (Lepidomeda albivallis) and White River desert suckers (Catostomus clarki) - KFFS
Species Studied - White River spinedace ( Lepidomeda albivallis) and White River desert suckers ( Catostomus clarki)
Pahranagat roundtail chub (Gila robusta) - KFFS
Species Studied - Pahranagat roundtail chub ( Gila robusta)
Tribal Collaboration - KFFS
Factors limiting survival of juvenile endangered suckers.
Water Quality Effects on Fish
Impaired water quality conditions in Upper Klamath Lake have been implicated in reduced survival of fishes and are a concern for recovery efforts.
Shortnose Sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) - KFFS
Species Studied - Shortnose Sucker ( Chasmistes brevirostris)
Lost River Sucker (Deltistes luxatus) - KFFS
Species Studied - Lost River Sucker ( Deltistes luxatus)
Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) - KFFS
Species Studied - Coho Salmon ( Oncorhynchus kisutch)
Bull Trout (Salvelinus confluentus) - KFFS
Species Studied - Bull Trout ( Salvelinus confluentus)