Where Does Umatilla Dace Live?

Umatilla Dace lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Umatilla Dace

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths (0.5-2 meters) of rivers and streams.

Environment

Prefers cool, clear, fast-flowing rivers and streams with gravel, cobble, or boulder substrates. Often found in riffles, runs, and the margins of pools where current is present. Requires well-oxygenated water.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Columbia River basin in the Pacific Northwest of North America, including tributaries in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Its range extends from the lower Columbia River upstream into the Snake River system and other major tributaries.

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