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logo 11/26/2024 2:30:37 AM     
Biologists trap rare Virgin River fish, express hope were making a difference 
By Alysha Lundgren US Source: stgeorgeutah 11/9/2024

The Virgin River may 'rage' and stream flows may change across Southern Utah, but biologists say this sensitive aquatic species is doing OK.

The Virgin River is home to six native fish species: desert suckers, speckled daces, flannelmouth suckers, Virgin spinedaces, Virgin River chubs and woundfins, some of which are listed under the Endangered Species Act, like the chub.
 

Virgin River chub are rare silvery-scaled minnows only found in Southwestern Utah, southern Nevada and northern Arizona. The species is federally listed as endangered wherever it's found.

 
Virgin River Woundfin Chub, Virgin River Sucker, Desert Continue...


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