Clear Lake splittail
📖 Overview
Found in shoreline (as young) and open water of Clear Lake. Formerly spawned in tributaries of lake . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Barbel absent or small on terminal mouth; less asymmetrical caudal fin; usually 62-65 scales on lateral line; and 1st gill arch with 18-23 rakers .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clear Lake splittail is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 40°N - 38°N North America: Clear Lake and tributaries in Lake County in California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Clear Lake splittail.
🔍 Similar Species
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