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Cyprinella pyrrhomelas (Cope, 1870) Fieryblack shiner |
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photo by
Cribb, M.T. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Peedee and Santee River drainages in North Carolina and South Carolina, USA. Introduced to Chattooga River (Savannah River drainage) in Georgia, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky runs and pools near riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 November 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||