Pteronotropis harperi (Fowler, 1941)
Redeye chub
photo by Page, L.M.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Altamaha River in Georgia, USA to Escambia River in Alabama, USA; south in Florida, USA to St. Johns and Withlacoochee River drainages.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in spring, spring-fed headwaters and creeks.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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