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Cyprinella nivea (Cope, 1870) Whitefin shiner |
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photo by
Coleman, P.S. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Atlantic Slope from Neuse River drainage in North Carolina to Savannah River drainage in Georgia, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur in sand and gravel runs and riffles, usually in small to medium rivers, less often in creeks (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 | |||