A fish survey of the White River, Nevada
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Abstract
In spring and summer 1991 and 1992, we surveyed fishes of the White River system, Nye and White Pine Counties, Nevada, to determine the status of natives. There are 5 known native fishes to the White River: Lepidomeda albivallis (White River spinedace), Crenichthys baileyi albivallis (Preston White River springfish), Crenichthys baileyi thermophilus (Moorman White River springfish), Catostomus clarki intermedius (White River desert sucker), and Rhinichthys osculus ssp. (White River speckled dace). All 5 had declined in range. Lepidomeda albivallis had experienced the greatest decline, with less than 50 remaining, and these were restricted to a 70-m stream reach. Rhinichthys osculus spp. was most widespread, found in 18 spring systems. Cottus bairdi (mottled sculpin) was collected for the 1st time from the White River system, where it was probably native. Protective measures should be implemented to conserve all native White River fishes to include C. bairdi.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | A fish survey of the White River, Nevada |
| Series title | Western North American Naturalist |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 2004 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Western North American naturalist publications |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Fisheries Research Center |
| Description | 8 p. |
| First page | 45 |
| Last page | 52 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Other Geospatial | White River |
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