| Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Plagopterinae |
| 7.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| North America: White River, Pahranagat Valley in Nevada, USA. |
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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). |
| Occurs in spring outflows (Ref. 86798). |
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Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 28 February 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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