Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Laviniinae |
25 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
North America: Extinct; formerly in USA (Sacramento-San Joaquin River, Clear Lake (Lake Co.), Pajaro River, Salinas River and San Franciso Bay drainages in Califormia). |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 8-9. Caudal peduncle thick and deep. Body deep and compressed with nape high rising steeply from short, pointed head. Lateral line with 49-60 scales. Dorsal and anal fins with 8-9 rays. Pharyngeal teeth 2,5-4,2 (Ref. 86798). |
Formerly found in marshes and backwaters along rivers and lake margins. Reported to reach a maximum size of 3.2 cm TL (Ref. 86798). |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 08 February 2012 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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