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Notropis chiliticus (Cope, 1870) Redlip shiner |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||