Cyprinella nivea (Cope, 1870)
Whitefin shiner
photo by Coleman, P.S.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Atlantic Slope from Neuse River drainage in North Carolina to Savannah River drainage in Georgia, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in sand and gravel runs and riffles, usually in small to medium rivers, less often in creeks (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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