Notropis altipinnis (Cope, 1870)
Highfin shiner

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  6.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Roanoke River drainage in Virginia, USA to Savannah River drainage in South Carolina, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits pools, sometimes runs, of sandy and rocky 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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