| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Laviniinae |
| Max. size: |
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38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Virgin River system (Colorado River drainage) in Utah, Nevada and Arizona; Muddy River system (Moapa) in Nevada, U.S.A. |
| Diagnosis: |
Lateral line usually with more than 88 scales; and scales deeply embedded or absent on back, breast and belly (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit pools and undercut banks of headwaters, creeks and small rivers. Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 February 2012 (B2ab(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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