Southern redbelly dace
A species of Chrosomus Scientific name : Chrosomus erythrogaster Genus : Chrosomus
Southern redbelly dace, A species of Chrosomus
Botanical name: Chrosomus erythrogaster
Genus: Chrosomus
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Description
Maximum length is reported as 9.1 cm TL, but average length is typically 5.8 cm TL. The fish live a few years, the maximum reported at 3. These dace have horizontal black stripes and a silvery area above the black stripe. Males have red or yellow stripes below the main black stripe that are especially evident during breeding season. The southern redbelly dace has two sets of paired fins located distal to the operculum, the pectoral and ventral fins. These are followed distally by the anal fin and caudal fin. All fins are yellow, with the dorsal and caudal fins having a red base at their proximal connection. The caudal fin has a notched shape with two points. The rays in the fins are soft and are called "soft rays." Their fusiform body shape is efficient for swimming through moving waters.
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Carp-like fish Family
Cyprinids Genus
Chrosomus Species
Southern redbelly dace 
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