Ptychocheilus umpquae Snyder, 1908
Umpqua pikeminnow
photo by Modder, T.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Laviniinae
Max. size:  44 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Umpqua and Siuslaw River drainages in Oregon, USA.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 8-8. Dorsal fin usually with 9 rays; anal fin with 8 rays; 60-83 scales on back from head to dorsal fin; 66-81, usually 68-75, scales on lateral line; and 16-22 scales above lateral line (Ref. 86798).
Biology:  Inhabits lakes and pools and sluggish runs of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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