longnose dace

Rhinichthys cataractae

Juvenile lateral line fades with maturity

longnose dace is a freshwater fish from North America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 22.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Rhinichthys
Maximum length: 22.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: North America: distributed above 40°N from coast to coast; as far north as Arctic Circle in Mackenzie River drainage; south in Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia and in Rocky Mountains south into Rio Grande drainage of Texas and northern Mexico.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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