White River spinedace
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit springs and outflows of upper White River, usually in shallow, cool, clear water over sand and gravel . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Lepidomeda albivallis is distinguished from similar species L. mollispinis by having the following characters: scales on lateral line 79-92; entire opercle with dark specks; larger pharyngeal arch; red-orange bases on olive to pink-brown dorsal and caudal fins, red-orange anal and pelvic fins (colors brightest in large males) .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White River spinedace is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 40°N - 39°N North America: Upper White River system in Nevada, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect White River spinedace.
🔍 Similar Species
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