Pteronotropis signipinnis (Bailey & Suttkus, 1952)
Flagfin shiner
Pteronotropis signipinnis
photo by Howell, W.M./Jenkins, R.L.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Coastal Plain from Apalachicola River drainage in Florida to to Lake Pontchartrain drainage in Louisiana, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits flowing pools and runs of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers. Occurs usually over sand and near vegetation (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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