| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Plagopterinae |
| Max. size: |
9.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Gila River system in Arizona and New Mexico, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal soft rays: 9-9. Meda fulgida can be distinguished by the following characters: anal fin with 9 rays; pharyngeal teeth 1,4-4,1; scales absent; slender body, somewhat compressed at front, strongly compressed at caudal peduncle; slightly subterminal mouth on fairly pointed snout; large eye; pelvic-fin origin before before dorsal-fin origin; olive-gray to light brown above; brilliant silver side, often with blue sheen; back and upper side with black specks and blotches; and bright brassy yellow head and fin bases, yellow belly and fins in breeding males (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy and rocky runs and pools and often occurs near riffles of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 86798). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 April 2012 (B2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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