Foskett Speckled Dace – State Wildlife Action Plan

Overview

Species Common Name Foskett Speckled Dace
Species Scientific Name Rhinichthys osculus robustus
State Listing Status Sensitive

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 Foskett Spring, Coleman Lake and possibly Coleman Creek.

Limiting factors

Vulnerable to random or localized disturbance. Availability of water (linked to natural cycles) and understanding the influence of climate change on natural water cycles.

Data gaps

Long-term habitat needs. Genetics. Population dynamics.

Conservation actions

Continue long-term management to maintain open water habitat (i.e., vegetation control). Continue maintenance of second, supplementary population.

Key reference or plan

There is a cooperative management plan for this species (ODFW, BLM, and USFWS are co-signers)