Lythrurus matutinus
Lythrurus matutinus (Cope, 1870)
Pinewoods shiner

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  8.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Tar and Neuse river drainages, North Carolina, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Aduts inhabit sandy runs and flowing pools of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 86798). Oviparous (Ref. 205), probably open substratum spawners like congeners. Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 April 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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