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

 Family:  Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps), subfamily: Leuciscinae
 Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  North America: Coastal Plain streams from Apalachicola River drainage in Florida to Pearl River drainage in Mississippi and Louisiana, USA.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs usually over sand and near vegetation in flowing pools and runs of headwaters, creeks and small rivers.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91
 Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 10.07.09
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 16.05.94

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