Laurel dace

Chrosomus saylori

Tropical
Upper river
Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
North America
Small
Tropical fish

The laurel dace (Chrosomus saylori) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, which includes the daces, chubs and related fishes. This species is restricted to the U.S. state of Tennessee. It was first discovered in 1976.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Chrosomus
Water type: Freshwater