Railroad Valley springfish

Two small fish with a black background. The fish have a black line that runs down the body with the top of the fish having a darker shiny olive color on top and a white bottom.

Photo By/Credit

Robyn Gerstenslager/USFWS

Date Shot/Created

04/23/2024

Media Usage Rights/License

Public Domain

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Railroad Valley springfish are federally listed as threatened. They are found in six thermal springs in central Nevada. The fish have adapted to survive in 86-100 degree Fahrenheit waters, water temperatures that relatively few fish can endure. Threats to recovery include invasive fish and habitat modification. Credit: Robyn Gerstenslager/USFWS