| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Plagopterinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Upper White River system in Nevada, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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) (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits springs and outflows of upper White River, usually in shallow, cool, clear water over sand and gravel (Ref. 86798). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 24 February 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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