Dionda diaboli Hubbs & Brown, 1957 Devils River minnow |
photo by
Sneegas, G.W. |
Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
Max. size: | 6.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: Devils River and nearby San Felipe, Sycamore and Las Moras Creeks in Texas, USA; and northern Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits rocky runs and flowing pools (Ref. 5723, 86798). Feeds on live brine shrimp or flaked or fry food (Ref. 79012). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 August 2018 (B2ab(i,iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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