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Lepidomeda altivelis Miller & Hubbs, 1960 Pahranagat spinedace |
| 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: | Occurs in spring outflows (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 28 February 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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