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Miniellus sabinae (Jordan & Gilbert, 1886) Sabine shiner |
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photo by
Thomas, C. |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: St. Francis and lower White (including lower Black) River drainages in Missouri and Arkansas, USA; Little River system (lower Red River drainage), Louisiana, USA; and Gulf Coast drainages from Calcasieu River in Louisiana to San Jacinto River in Texas, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy runs and flowing pools of creeks and small to medium rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||