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Pteronotropis signipinnis (Bailey & Suttkus, 1952) Flagfin shiner |
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photo by
Howell, W.M./Jenkins, R.L. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Coastal Plain from Apalachicola River drainage in Florida to to Lake Pontchartrain drainage in Louisiana, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits flowing pools and runs of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers. Occurs usually over sand and near vegetation (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||