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Endangered Species
> Devils River Minnow
Devils River Minnow
Once one of the most abundant of
native fishes in southern Texas, the minnow is now one
of the least abundant fish species. Within the U.S., the
minnow currently survives in very limited locations in
three tributaries to the Rio Grande; the middle Devils
River, Pinto Creek, and San Felipe Creek and may also
persist in the Rio Salado in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Surveys have demonstrated a
massive decline in population and reduction in range of
the Devils River minnow due to habitat loss from dam
construction, spring dewatering, and other stream
modifications.
For specific questions about our efforts to protect endangered species,
contact Dr. Nicole Rosmarino,
endangered species program director.
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