Notropis chiliticus (Cope, 1870) Redlip shiner |
photo by
N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy of VDGIF |
Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
Max. size: | 7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: Dan River (Roanoke River drainage) and Peedee River drainages in Virginia and North Carolina, USA. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits rocky flowing pools of clear headwaters, creeks and small rivers. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |