Umpqua Pikeminnow
NameUmpqua Pikeminnow
Scientific NamePtychocheilus umpquae
Common NamesUmpqua Pikeminnow
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginNorth America, Oregon, Umpqua River Basin
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range6.5-8.0
Description
The Umpqua Pikeminnow is a large, predatory freshwater fish endemic to the Umpqua River basin in Oregon. It possesses a streamlined body, a large mouth, and is typically dark olive to brown on its back, fading to silvery-white on its belly. This species is an opportunistic carnivore, primarily feeding on smaller fish, insects, and crustaceans.
