Author: (Valenciennes, 1842)
FBname: Longnose dace
Comments: Inhabits rubble and gravel riffles (sometimes runs and pools) of fast creeks and small to medium rivers as well as rocky shores of lakes (Ref. 5723, 86798).  Young up to 4 months are pelagic (Ref. 1998).  Form schools (Ref. 1998).  Feeds on mayflies, blackflies, and midges (Ref. 1998).  Spawns over pits in loose gravel substrate (Ref. 51972).  Widely used as bait in the USA (Ref. 1998).  Artificially propagated in Minnesota, USA in long narrow ponds having weak water flow (Ref. 1998).