Nueces Roundnose Minnow
NameNueces Roundnose Minnow
Scientific NameDionda episcopa
Common NamesNueces Roundnose Minnow, Roundnose Minnow, Nueces Minnow
FamilyCyprinidae
OriginNorth America, United States, Texas, Mexico, Nueces River Basin
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)65-75
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther small peaceful minnows, Darters, Small temperate sunfish, White Cloud Mountain Minnows
Description
The Nueces Roundnose Minnow is a small, peaceful North American minnow native to the clear, flowing waters of the Nueces River basin in Texas and Mexico. It features a distinctive round snout and a silvery body often marked with a lateral stripe. These active, schooling omnivores thrive in well-oxygenated environments.
