Chrosomus oreas

Chrosomus oreas
Mountain Redbelly Dace – Chrosomus oreas – Neuse
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
LeuciscidaeChrosomus oreasCope 1868Mountain Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus oreas

Unique Characters: Scales very small and thin. Large black spots along back and upper sides. Breeding males are harlequin-colored with a dark black lateral stripe, bright red below, and profusely yellow/golden all over.

Similar Species: None.

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