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

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:  Inhabits rocky runs and flowing pools (Ref. 5723, 86798). Feeds on live brine shrimp or flaked or fry food (Ref. 79012).
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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