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Miniellus procne (Cope, 1865) Swallowtail shiner |
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photo by
Shattuck, Z.R. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Atlantic drainages from Delaware and Susquehanna rivers in New York, USA to Santee River in South Carolina, USA; Lake Ontario drainage in New York. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sandy, sometimes rocky, pools and runs of creeks and small to large rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||