Notropis ammophilus Suttkus & Boschung, 1990
Orangefin shiner
photo by Howell, W.M./Jenkins, R.L.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Mobile Bay drainage in Alabama and Mississippi, USA; Yellow Creeks (Tennessee River drainage) in Mississippi; Hatchie River and Skuna River drainages in Tennessee and Mississippi.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow sandy runs and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 3814, 10294). Feeds on midge larvae (Ref. 10294).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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