Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
12.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 1 years |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Rio Grande drainage in Texas and New Mexico, USA; south in Mexico to San Fernando River drainage. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sand and gravel runs of small to large rivers (Ref. 5723, 86798). Feeds on aquatic insect larvae dominated by midges (Ref. 10294). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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