| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Laviniinae |
| Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Borax Lake and outflows (Alvord basin) in Oregon, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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 (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Found in Borax Lake, a small, shallow, clear lake fed by hot springs. This is the only fish occurring in the lake (Ref. 86798). An opportunistic omnivore (Ref. 26179). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 February 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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