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Gila ditaenia Miller, 1945 Sonora chub |
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photo by
The Native Fish Conservancy |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Laviniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North and central America: Sycamore (Bear) Canyon in Arizona, USA; Rio de la Concepcion in Sonora, Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Gila ditaenia is nearly identifical to Gila pandora but can be distinguished by smaller (63-75 lateral) scales (Ref. 86798). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky and sandy pools (intermittent during dry season) of creeks and springs (Ref. 5723, 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 February 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||