Eremichthys acros (Desert Dace) Fishes Native Transplant
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Common name: Desert Dace
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Identification: La Rivers (1962); Page and Burr (1991).
Size: 7.7 cm.
Native Range: Endemic to warm springs and outflows in Soldier Meadow, Humboldt County, Nevada (Page and Burr 1991).
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Eremichthys acros are found here.
Table last updated 1/2/2025
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: Intentionally introduced for conservation purposes (Hendrickson and Brooks 1991).
Status: Established in Nevada. Populations currently stable, and springs devoid of predaceous exotics (Clemmer, personal communication).
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.
Other Resources:
FishBase Summary
Author:
Fuller, P.
Revision Date: 6/16/1999
Peer Review Date: 6/16/1999
Citation Information:
Fuller, P., 2025, Eremichthys acros Hubbs and Miller, 1948: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=528, Revision Date: 6/16/1999, Peer Review Date: 6/16/1999, Access Date: 1/2/2025
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