Lahontan Redside
Richardsonius egregius
- Group: Other
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small slender minnow of the Lahontan basin, the redside hangs in pools and slow runs along lake margins and streams. It rarely passes the length of a hand and shows a bright reddish stripe along the flank in breeding fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Cypriniformes › Cyprinidae › Richardsonius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1019697.
FAQ
- Is the Lahontan Redside dangerous to divers?
- The Lahontan Redside is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lahontan Redside get?
- The Lahontan Redside grows to about 17 cm.