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Cyprinella gibbsi (Howell & Williams, 1971) Tallapoosa shiner |
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photo by
Burkhead, N. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Tallapoosa River system (Alabama River drainage) in Alabama and Georgia, USA; a single record in Chattahoochee River in Alabama. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in sandy and rocky runs of small to medium rivers, less often in flowing pools (Ref. 86798). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||