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Notropis amabilis (Girard, 1856) Texas shiner |
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photo by
Shattuck, Z.R. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Colorado River to Rio Grande (into lower Pecos River) drainages in Texas, USA and Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit rocky and sandy runs and pools of headwaters, creeks and small to medium rivers. They usually occur in clear water (Ref. 5723). Food primarily consists of aquatic insects and algae (Ref. 79012). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||