Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Leuciscinae |
180 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 12 years |
demersal, potamodromous |
North America: Colorado River drainage in USA (Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California) and Mexico. Now mostly restricted to Utah and Colorado; and extirpated from the southern portion of the range by the construction of large dams. |
Anal soft rays: 9-9. Scales very small with 76-97, usually 80-87 scales on lateral line and 18-23 scales above lateral line; dorsal fin usually with 9 rays; anal fin with 9 rays (Ref. 86798). |
Inhabits pools of medium to large rivers. Large individuals usually occur in deep, flowing rocky or sandy pools (Ref. 86798). |
Vulnerable (D2)
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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