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Miniellus alborus (Hubbs & Raney, 1947) Whitemouth shiner |
| 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: | Inhabits sandy and rocky pools and runs of headwaters, creeks and small rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||