| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Plagopterinae |
| Max. size: |
7.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: White River, Pahranagat Valley in Nevada, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 9-9. Lepidomeda altivelis can be distinguished by the following characters: scales on lateral line 84-95; anal fin with 9 rays; large, pointed dorsal fin; pharyngeal teeth 2,5-4,2; pointed snout; large, oblique mouth, front tip of lower jaw above middle of eye; and compressed head (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Adults occur in spring outflows (Ref. 86798). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 28 February 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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