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Miniellus chihuahua (Woolman, 1892) Chihuahua shiner |
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photo by
Thomas, C. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Rio Grande drainage in Big Bend region of southwestern Texas, USA; and in northern Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy, rocky pools and runs of creeks and small rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 March 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||