Ecological Stressors
Ecological Stressors
Upper Klamath Lake cyanobacteria bloom
The Klamath Falls Field Station researchers assess effects of habitat alteration, water use, and cyanobacteria blooms on fish health and survival. Research focuses on how water use and availability in the Upper Klamath Basin affects the behavior, population dynamics, health, and survival of endangered Lost River and shortnose suckers.
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KFFS Lead Scientists and Areas of Expertise
Lead Scientist - Expertise
Species Studied at the Klamath Falls Field Station
The Klamath Falls Field Station conducts research on rare and imperiled fishes in the Klamath Basin and the desert southwest. The following list contains both common and scientific names. Descriptions of species and studies can be found under the "Related Science" tab.
White River spinedace (Lepidomeda albivallis) and White River desert suckers (Catostomus clarki) - KFFS
Species Studied - White River spinedace ( Lepidomeda albivallis ) and White River desert suckers ( Catostomus clarki )
Pahranagat roundtail chub (Gila robusta) - KFFS
Species Studied - Pahranagat roundtail chub ( Gila robusta )
Tribal Collaboration - KFFS
Factors limiting survival of juvenile endangered suckers.
Water Quality Effects on Fish
Impaired water quality conditions in Upper Klamath Lake have been implicated in reduced survival of fishes and are a concern for recovery efforts.
Shortnose Sucker (Chasmistes brevirostris) - KFFS
Species Studied - Shortnose Sucker ( Chasmistes brevirostris )
Lost River Sucker (Deltistes luxatus) - KFFS
Species Studied - Lost River Sucker ( Deltistes luxatus )
Klamath Largescale Sucker (Catostomus snyderi) - KFFS
Species Studied - Klamath Largescale Sucker ( Catostomus snyderi )