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Rhinichthys obtusus Agassiz, 1854 Western blacknose dace |
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photo by
N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy of VDGIF |
| 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. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabit cool streams. Feeds on aquatic insects (Ref. 54729). Survives well in aquarium conditions and the pink lateral band of mature males make them attractive for native fish aquaria (Ref. 54726). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||