Pteronotropis metallicus (Jordan & Meek, 1884)
Metallic shiner
Metallic shiner
Pteronotropis metallicus
photo by Page, L.M.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Atlantic and Gulf drainages from St. Marys River in Georgia and Florida, USA to New River in Florida panhandle, South in Florida to Alafia River system (Tampa Bay drainage).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sand- and silt-bottomed pools and runs of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers. Often found near vegetation (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Found in the Atlantic and Gulf drainages from St. Marys River in Georgia and Florida to New River in Florida panhandle, South in Florida to Alafia River system (Tampa Bay drainage) (Ref. 86798). Also Ref. 40813.


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