Notropis jemezanus (Cope, 1875) Rio Grande shiner |
photo by
Shattuck, Z.R. |
Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: found in the Rio Grande drainage in Texas and New Mexico, USA and Mexico. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits sandy and rocky runs and flowing pools of small to large rivers (Ref. 5723). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 September 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |