| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
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9.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Brazos River and lower portions of large tributaries in Texas, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults inhabit sand and gravel runs of medium to large rivers but is less often found in sand or mud bottomed pools (Ref. 5723). They feed on aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates (71% of diet) detritus, plant material and sand. Batch spawner (Ref. 79012). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 30 July 2012 (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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