Cyprinella chloristia (Jordan & Brayton, 1878)
Greenfin shiner

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Santee River drainage in North Carolina and South Carolina, USA; and Peedee River drainage in South Carolina.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky and sandy pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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