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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. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky and sandy runs and pools of headwaters, creeks and small to medium rivers. Usually occurs in clear water (Ref. 5723). Feeds on aquatic insects and algae (Ref. 79012). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||