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Pahranagat spinedace (Lepidomeda altivelis) fish species and information / pictures of Pahranagat spinedace - Lepidomeda altivelis
Pahranagat spinedace (Lepidomeda altivelis) fish species information
Scientific Name
Lepidomeda altivelis
Common Name
Pahranagat spinedace
Biology
Occurs in spring outflows.
Classification
Classified By
Miller & Hubbs, 1960
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)
Distribution
Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Pluvial White River, Pahranagat Valley in Nevada, USA.
Range
39°N - 38°N
Environment
Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown
°C
Water Temperature To
Unknown
°C
Depth From - meters
Unknown
m
Depth To - meters
Unknown
m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.92 s.e. 0.34 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
7.9
cm
Common Length
5.1
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5625 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (15 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Extinct (EX)