Description

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Anal soft rays: 7. Agosia chrysogaster can be distinguished by its elongated lower lobe on anal fin in large female, 70-95 small lateral scales, small barbell at corner of mouth, long coiled intestine, black peritoneum, rounded snout, slightly subterminal mouth, dorsal fin origin above or slightly in front of pelvic fin origin, 7 anal rays, pharyngeal teeth 0,4-4.0. Color consists of dark gray above, dusky black band along silver side enlarged into black spot at caudal fin base, often gold flecks on side. Large male is light yellow below, with yellow paired fin bases, large dorsal fin (Ref. 86798).

Common Names

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Jelčík dlouhoploutvý , Czech , Czechia

Longfin dace , English , Canada

Longfin dace , English , USA

Longfin dace , English , Global

Pikkuimteibik , Estonian , Estonia

長鰭鱥 , Mandarin Chinese , China

长鳍鱥 , Mandarin Chinese , China

Pupo panzaverde , Spanish , Mexico

Taxonomic Hierarchy

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Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cypriniformes

Family: Leuciscidae

Genus: Agosia

Species: Agosia chrysogaster Girard, 1856

Climate Zone

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Subtropical

Location

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North America: lower Colorado River drainage (primarily Gila and Bill William River systems) in New Mexico and Arizona, USA and south through southern Arizona and Pacific drainages of Mexico.

Biology

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Inhabits shallow sandy and rocky runs, flowing pools of creeks and small to medium rivers. Often occurs near cover (Ref. 86798).

Habitat

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demersal