Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
6.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Rio Grande drainage from near mouth upstream to mouth of Rio Conchos and lower Pecos River in Texas, USA. Also in Rio Grande drainage in northern Mexico. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky and sandy channels of large creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723). Feeds on aquatic insects (Ref. 79012). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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