Longfin dace (Agosia chrysogaster)

Scientific name: Agosia chrysogaster Girard, 1856

Longfin dace (Agosia chrysogaster)

The Longfin dace (Agosia chrysogaster) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.

Biology

Inhabits shallow sandy and rocky runs, flowing pools of creeks and small to medium rivers. Often occurs near cover.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Agosia chrysogaster
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
North America: lower Colorado River drainage (primarily Gila and Bill William River systems) in New Mexico and Arizona, USA and south through southern Arizona and Pacific drainages of western Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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