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1 24 NORTHERN REDBELLY DACE(Phoxinus eos)I
24 NORTHERN REDBELLY DACE(Phoxinus eos)Image by John LyonsOther common names: Yellowbelly dace, dace.Identi cation: Body is stout and round in cross section. Snout is short and rounded; mouth is small, forward pointing, and slightly upturned. Scales are very small giving the sh a smooth skinned appearance. ere are two distinct dark lines or bands on each side of the body: one is slightly below the lateral line and the other is located above it. e upper band may be interrupted and broken into dark spots toward the rear half of the sh. Coloration: Back and sides above the upper stripe are olive brown; sides between the two stripes are silvery or brassy; sides below the lower line and underside are silvery-white or yellowish. e underparts of male sh may be red during the peak spawning season and bright uorescent yellow immediately prior to and following spawning. Size: Average about 2 inches.Habitat: is is a sh of acidic lakes, beaver ponds, bogs and streams, although populations may also occur in non-acidic waters. It avoids fast moving waters preferring backwaters with silty bottoms and abundant aquatic vegetation. e northern redbelly dace is not particularly widespread in Vermont; however, in suitable habitats it Bait use: Although not readily available through commercial bait dealers, it is trapped from the wild locally and used primarily for walleye bait.