Miniellus alborus
Miniellus alborus (Hubbs & Raney, 1947)
Whitemouth shiner


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Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Atlantic Slope drainages from Chowan River in Virginia, USA to Santee River in South Carolina, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabis sandy and rocky pools and runs of headwaters, creeks and small rivers. Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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