Fin's Fish Guide
The Little Colorado spinedace (Lepidomeda vittata) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Little Colorado spinedace is a small minnow (Leuciscidae) from fresh water of the arid southwestern United States. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, silvery body with stiffened, spine-like leading dorsal rays. As a schooling fish it lives in clear, flowing streams and rivers of the Little Colorado basin in Arizona and eats small insects, larvae and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Little Colorado spinedace?
The Little Colorado spinedace has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Little Colorado spinedace live?
The Little Colorado spinedace lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America: USA
How big does the Little Colorado spinedace get?
The Little Colorado spinedace grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Little Colorado spinedace dangerous to humans?
No, the Little Colorado spinedace is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Lepidomeda
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