White River spinedace (Lepidomeda albivallis)

Scientific name: Lepidomeda albivallis Miller & Hubbs, 1960

The White River spinedace (Lepidomeda albivallis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: North America, Pluvial White River system in Nevada, USA.

Biology

Inhabits springs and outflows of upper White River, usually in shallow, cool, clear water over sand and gravel.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lepidomeda albivallis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.0
Common length
9.8
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North America: Pluvial White River system in Nevada, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Critically Endangered (CR) (A1bce)
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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