Northern Roach – State Wildlife Action Plan

Northern Roach

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Overview

  • Species Common Name Northern Roach
  • Species Scientific Name Hesperoleucus mitrulus

Ecoregions

Special needs

Confined to southeastern Oregon and Northeastern California.

Limiting factors

Habitat loss from agricultural uses and degradation from grazing riparian areas. Degraded water quality. Vulnerable to stochastic events due to small isolated populations that lack capacity for recolonization. Water quantity due to withdrawal and drought.

Conservation actions

Habitat restoration aimed at improving water quality.