Pteronotropis stonei (Fowler, 1921)
Lowland shiner

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  6.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Below Fall Line from Little Lynches River system (Peedee River drainage) in South Carolina to Satilla River drainage in Georgia, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sand- and silt-bottomed pools and runs of creeks and small rivers. Often occurs near vegetation (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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