Eremichthys acros Hubbs & Miller, 1948
Desert dace

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Laviniinae
Max. size:  7.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: warm springs of Soldier Meadows, Lahontan basin, Humboldt County in Nevada, USA.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 7-8. Eremichthys acros is distinguished by the following characters: absence of barbel or frenum; dorsal fin origin behind pelvic-fin origin; complete or incomplete lateral line with 68-78 scales; anal fin with 7-8 rays; pharyngeal teeth 0,5-4,0; hard sheath on upper and lower jaws; small, slightly subterminal mouth; black lips; short blunt snout; deep chubby body; and color consists of olive above, bright green stripe along upper side, yellow-brassy side, silver below, and amber-white fins (Ref. 86798).
Biology:  Found in waters as warm as 100°F (38°C) (Ref. 5723, 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 30 November 2011 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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