| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
7.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.10000038146973; dH range: 7 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
North America: Rio Grande drainage above Devils River in Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky pools, sometimes runs, of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers. Often occurs among filamentous algae (Ref. 86798). Feeds mainly on algae and other plants (Ref. 5723). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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