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Dionda episcopa Girard, 1856 Roundnose minnow |
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photo by
Sneegas, G.W. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.40000009536743 - 8.10000038146973; dH range: 7 - 20 | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Rio Grande drainage above Devils River in Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit rocky pools, sometimes runs, of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers. Often occurs among filamentous algae (Ref. 86798). They feed mainly on algae and other plants (Ref. 5723). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||