Miniellus longirostris (Hay, 1881)
Longnose shiner
photo by N. Burkhead & H. Jelks

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: upper Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, USA; Gulf Slope drainages from Apalachicola River in Georgia and Florida to Mississippi River in Louisiana (except Mobile Bay), USA; north in Mississippi River basin to Big Black River in Mississippi and lower Ouachita River drainage in Louisiana, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy, sometimes muddy, shallow runs and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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