| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Laviniinae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: endemic to warm springs of Muddy (Moapa) River in southeastern Nevada, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 7-8. Moapa coriacea is distinguished by its leatherlike skin resulting from having many small embedded scales, large black spot on caudal-fin base, fairly slender body, dorsal fin origin over or slightly behind pelvic origin, long rounded snout, slightly subterminal mouth, complete or incomplete lateral line with 69-79 scales, 8 anal rays (often 7), pharyngeal teeth 0,5-4,0. Color consists of olive above, broad dusky stripe along back, cream spot at dorsal fin origin, green-brown blotches along upper side, turquoise stripe above dark gold-brown stripe alongside (faint at front) Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits pools of Moapa River and feeder springs over gravel, sand and mud (Ref. 86798). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 02 March 2012 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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