Lepidomeda albivallis Miller & Hubbs, 1960
White River spinedace

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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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