Miniellus scabriceps (Cope, 1868)
New River shiner
photo by N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy of VDGIF

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  8.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: New River drainage in West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy and rocky 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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