Laurel dace

The Laurel dace lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.

laurel dace both occur in Tennessee. If we finalize this rule as proposed, it would extend the Act's protections to these species. We have determined that critical habitat for these species is prudent but not determinable at this time. More

the Laurel Dace for some time, and they are happy to hear it will get some help from the government. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says there's a chance it could go extinct. Dr. More

Common names

Laurel dace in English

Order : Cypriniformes
Family : Cyprinidae
Genus : Phoxinus
Species : Phoxinus saylori
Authority : Skelton, 2001