Common name: Redside Dace

Scientific name: Clinostomus elongatus (Kirtland, 1841)

Class:

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Order:

Cypriniformes (Minnows and Suckers)

Family:

Cyprinidae (minnows and carps)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Riverine:

MEDIUM RIVER, CREEK, Riffle, Pool, Moderate gradient, SPRING/SPRING BROOK

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G3G4

Vulnerable globally, or Apparently Secure - At moderate risk of extinction, with relatively few populations or locations in the world, few individuals, and/or restricted range; or uncommon but not rare globally; may be rare in some parts of its range; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors. More information is needed to assign either G3 or G4.

State conservation status rank:

S3

Vulnerable in New York - Vulnerable to disappearing from New York due to rarity or other factors (but not currently imperiled); typically 21 to 80 populations or locations in New York, few individuals, restricted range, few remaining acres (or miles of stream), and/or recent and widespread declines.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Not Listed

Not listed or protected by New York State.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

W: Track on a watch list only

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.101069/Clinostomus_elongatus/