Eastern Blacknose Dace
Rhinichthys atratulus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,621
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Eastern blacknose dace (Rhinichthys atratulus) is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Rhinichthys. Its name originates from the Old French word "dars" which is the nominative form of the word "dart" in reference to their swimming pattern. The western blacknose dace (Rhinichthys obtusus) formerly was considered conspecific.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Eastern blacknose dace”.