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Pteronotropis cummingsae (Myers, 1925) Dusky shiner |
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photo by
Page, L.M. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Tar River drainage in North Carolina, USA to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, USA; St. Johns River drainage in Florida, USA; Aucilla River drainage to Choctawhatchee River drainage in Florida and Alabama, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits pools and runs over sand and mud, usually in clear or tannin-stained creeks and small rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||