Western Distribution
The range includes British Columbia and parts of Washington, Oregon and Idaho within the Fraser and Columbia systems. River and lake records both occur. A precise drainage is useful when comparing this species with other dace in western waters.
Pools and Runs
Adults occupy flowing pools and gravel runs in creeks and small to medium rivers. Rocky lake margins also provide habitat. A description should retain whether the fish was in a lake or stream instead of assuming every record comes from fast exposed riffles.
Seasonal Feeding
Young fish take small insect larvae, while older fish also use terrestrial insects and worms entering the water. Seasonal shifts are reported in feeding studies. The maximum reference is twelve centimeters total length, compared with a common reference of six centimeters.
Note Food from the Banks
Terrestrial insects and displaced worms can supplement aquatic prey. Bank conditions and season add useful context to a feeding observation.
All Lakes With Leopard Dace
Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Leopard Dace records in our database, listed alphabetically.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.