Contributions to the biology of the woundfin, Plagopterus argentissimus (Pisces: Cyprinidae), an endangered species

Authors

Jeffrey N. Cross, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Abstract

The woundfin is a small, streamlined, omnivorous cyprinid that is now limited to the Virgin River basin where it was collected in the mainstream and one tributary during the present study. The woundfin occurred most frequently in runs and over sand substrates and less frequently in riffles and over rock substrates. It was common over at least half of its original range within the Virgin River. It was uncommon in the lower mainstream due to habitat alterations and, presumably, predation by and competition with exotic species.

Recommended Citation

Cross, Jeffrey N. (1978) "Contributions to the biology of the woundfin, Plagopterus argentissimus (Pisces: Cyprinidae), an endangered species," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 38: No. 4, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol38/iss4/11