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Cyprinella lepida Girard, 1856 Plateau shiner |
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photo by
Thomas, C. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Upper Nueces River drainage, Edwards Plateau in Texas, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in springs and spring-fed creeks, usually in clear water over gravel (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 16 November 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||