Miniellus sabinae (Jordan & Gilbert, 1886)
Sabine shiner
Miniellus sabinae
photo by Thomas, C.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  5.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: St. Francis and lower White (including lower Black) River drainages in Missouri and Arkansas, USA; Little River system (lower Red River drainage), Louisiana, USA; and Gulf Coast drainages from Calcasieu River in Louisiana to San Jacinto River in Texas, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy runs and flowing 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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