Borax Lake Chub – Oregon Conservation Strategy

Photo Credit: Doug Markle, Oregon State University

Overview

Species Common Name Borax Lake Chub
Species Scientific Name Siphateles boraxobius

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

Restricted to Borax Lake, a unique habitat fed by geothermal springs, located on fragile salt deposits.

Limiting factors

Vulnerable to random or localized disturbance. Habitat has been affected by some past land management practices. Off-road vehicles. Water withdrawals.

Conservation actions

Continue efforts to maintain habitat. Maintain water quality.

Key reference or plan

Borax Lake Chub Investigations: An Analysis of Recovery Actions and Current Threats, with Recommendations for Future Management