long-nosed dace
fish
Also known as: Rhinichthys cataractae
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The longnose dace (Rhinichthys cataractae) is a common fish found in clean, swift streams in the central United States. It is olive green to dusky brown on its back, with dark blotches on its sides and pale underparts.1
Dace, in general, are small, slim, active freshwater fish belonging to the carp family, Cyprinidae. In North America, the name "dace" is applied to various small cyprinids, including species like the redbelly dace and the longnose dace. The longnose dace is noted for its comparatively long snout.2
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