Pahranagat spinedace
📖 Overview
Pahranagat spinedace (Lepidomeda altivelis), first described by Miller & Hubbs, 1960 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Extinct.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 9. Lepidomeda altivelis can be distinguished by the following characters: scales on lateral line 84-95; anal fin with 9 rays; large, pointed dorsal fin; pharyngeal teeth 2,5-4,2; pointed snout; large, oblique mouth, front tip of lower jaw above middle of eye; and compressed head .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pahranagat spinedace is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 39°N - 38°N North America: White River, Pahranagat Valley in Nevada, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pahranagat spinedace.
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