Rhinichthys obtusus
Rhinichthys obtusus Agassiz, 1854
Western blacknose dace
Rhinichthys obtusus
photo by N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy of VDGIF


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Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  8 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; depth range 2 - 5 m
Distribution:  North America: primarily in upper Mississippi and Ohio drainages, U.S.A and Manitoba, Canada.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit cool streams. They feed on aquatic insects (Ref. 54729). They survive well in aquarium conditions and the pink lateral band of mature males make them attractive for native fish aquaria (Ref. 54726). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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