Cyprinella leedsi (Fowler, 1942)
Bannerfin shiner

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Atlantic Slope from Edisto River drainage in South Carolina to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, USA; Gulf Slope in Suwannee and Ochlockonee drainages in Georgia and Florida, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy runs of medium to large 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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