Moapa coriacea (Moapa Dace) Fishes Native Transplant
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Common name: Moapa Dace
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Identification: La Rivers (1962); Page and Burr (1991).
Size: 9 cm.
Native Range: Endemic to headwaters of Moapa (Muddy) River, Clark County, Nevada (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1983a; 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 Moapa coriacea are found here.
Table last updated 11/10/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: This species was intentionally stocked for the purpose of preserving an endangered species.
Status: The fish at Shoshone Ponds survived at least one month (Hubbs et al. 1974); however, the population later died out for unknown reasons (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1983a). The population at Hot Creek Valley also failed (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:
Leo Nico, and Pam Fuller
Revision Date: 8/28/2019
Peer Review Date: 8/27/1999
Citation Information:
Leo Nico, and Pam Fuller, 2024, Moapa coriacea Hubbs and Miller, 1948: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=571, Revision Date: 8/28/2019, Peer Review Date: 8/27/1999, Access Date: 11/11/2024
This information is preliminary or provisional and is subject to revision. It is being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The information has not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and is provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the information.