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Lythrurus matutinus (Cope, 1870) Pinewoods shiner |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Tar and Neuse river drainages, North Carolina, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits sandy runs and flowing pools of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 86798). Oviparous (Ref. 205), probably open substratum spawners like congeners. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 April 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||