Notropis cahabae Mayden & Kuhajda, 1989 Cahaba shiner |
Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: Found in the main channel of Cahaba River, Shelby and Bibb counties in Alabama, USA. | |||
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Biology: | Found in flowing pools, usually over sand or gravel, less often near rocky riffles. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 April 2012 (B1ab(ii,iii,v)+2ab(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |