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Notropis scepticus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1883) Sandbar shiner |
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photo by
Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Cape Fear River drainage in North Carolina to Savannah River drainage in Georgia, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in flowing, sand-bottomed pools, often near riffles, in creeks and small to medium rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||