| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
36 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Clear Lake and tributaries in Lake County in California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Barbel absent or small on terminal mouth; less asymmetrical caudal fin; usually 62-65 scales on lateral line; and 1st gill arch with 18-23 rakers (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Found in shoreline (as young) and open water of Clear Lake. Formerly spawned in tributaries of lake (Ref. 5723). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 04 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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