Pteronotropis metallicus (Jordan & Meek, 1884)
Metallic shiner
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).
Diagnosis:   
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


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