Rosyside Dace and Similar Species
Clinostomus funduloides
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Redside Dace
Clinostomus elongatus
Key differences: The Redside Dace (C. elongatus) has a more compressed body, a longer and more pointed snout, and the red lateral stripe is typically more intense and extends further onto the head. Its mouth is also large but generally does not extend as far back as in C. funduloides. C. elongatus also has a more northern distribution.
Mountain Redbelly Dace
Chrosomus oreas
Key differences: Mountain Redbelly Dace (Chrosomus oreas) typically have two distinct dark lateral stripes, with red coloration (especially in breeding males) appearing between or below these stripes, rather than a single prominent rosy stripe. Their mouth is smaller and more terminal.
Southern Redbelly Dace
Chrosomus erythrogaster
Key differences: Similar to Mountain Redbelly Dace, Southern Redbelly Dace (Chrosomus erythrogaster) also possess two dark lateral stripes and red coloration on the belly and lower sides, but lack the single prominent rosy stripe of the Rosyside Dace. Their mouth is also smaller and more terminal.
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