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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: | Adults inhabit springs and outflows of upper White River, usually in shallow, cool, clear water over sand and gravel (Ref. 86798). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 24 February 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||