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Pteronotropis metallicus (Jordan & Meek, 1884) Metallic shiner |
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photo by
Page, L.M. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Atlantic and Gulf drainages from St. Marys River in Georgia and Florida, USA to New River in Florida panhandle, South in Florida to Alafia River system (Tampa Bay drainage). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sand- and silt-bottomed pools and runs of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers. Often found near vegetation (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||