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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: | Inhabits rocky pools, sometimes runs, of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers. Often occurs among filamentous algae (Ref. 86798). Feeds mainly on algae and other plants (Ref. 5723). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||