| Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
| 7.19 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| North America: USA. This new species is described for the former southern populations of Notropis buccatus. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal soft rays: 7-9. Diagnosis: Distinguished from other cyprinids except Notropis buccatus by having a modified infraorbital and preoperculomandibular canals. It differs from N. buccatus by possessing longer gill rakers (length to width average 2.2, 4.8-2.5 vs. 1.0, 0.8-1.4), absence of breast squamation (vs. with scales), and possessing 5 infraorbital ossicles (vs. 4) (Ref. 57709). |
| The species occurs in small schools, often in clear, shallow (up to 50 cm) streams in slow to moderate runs; prefers sandy to sand mixed with gravel substrates (Ref. 57709). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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