The redside dace (Clinostomus elongatus) is a North American species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the family Leuciscidae. It is a surface-feeding specialist, thus acting as a conduit for nutrient transfers between terrestrial and aquatic environments. This fish is also known as an indicator species as it is sensitive to environmental disturbances.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Redside Dace being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Clinostomus funduloides
- Couesius plumbeus
- Richardsonius egregius
- Margariscus nachtriebi
- Richardsonius balteatus
- Hemitremia flammea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Leuciscidae
- Genus
- Clinostomus
- Species
- Clinostomus elongatus
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