Dionda diaboli
Dionda diaboli Hubbs & Brown, 1957
Devils River minnow
photo by Sneegas, G.W.


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Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  6.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Devils River and nearby San Felipe, Sycamore and Las Moras Creeks in Texas, USA; and northern Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit rocky runs and flowing pools (Ref. 5723, 86798). They feed on live brine shrimp or flaked or fry food (Ref. 79012). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 23 August 2018 (B2ab(i,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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