Western blacknose dace (Rhinichthys obtusus)

Scientific name: Rhinichthys obtusus Agassiz, 1854

Western blacknose dace (Rhinichthys obtusus)

The Western blacknose dace (Rhinichthys obtusus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: North America, primarily in upper Mississippi and Ohio drainages, U.S.A and Manitoba, Canada.

Biology

Inhabit cool streams. Feeds on aquatic insects. Survives well in aquarium conditions and the pink lateral band of mature males make them attractive for native fish aquaria.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Rhinichthys obtusus
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Depth range
2–5 m (7–16 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; pelagic; depth range 2 - 5 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
North America: primarily in upper Mississippi and Ohio drainages, U.S.A and Manitoba, Canada.
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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