Desert dace
📖 Overview
Desert dace (Eremichthys acros) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.7 cm. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Eremichthys acros is distinguished by the following characters: absence of barbel or frenum; dorsal fin origin behind pelvic-fin origin; complete or incomplete lateral line with 68-78 scales; anal fin with 7-8 rays; pharyngeal teeth 0,5-4,0; hard sheath on upper and lower jaws; small, slightly subterminal mouth; black lips; short blunt snout; deep chubby body; and color consists of olive above, bright green stripe along upper side, yellow-brassy side, silver below, and amber-white fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Desert dace is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 38°C - ? ; 41°N - 40°N North America: warm springs of Soldier Meadows, Lahontan basin, Humboldt County in Nevada, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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