Pteronotropis hubbsi
Pteronotropis hubbsi (Bailey & Robison, 1978)
Bluehead shiner
Pteronotropis hubbsi
photo by Tumlison, R.

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Ouachita and Red River drainage lowlands of southern Arkansas, Louisiana and northeastern Texas, USA; and Wolf Lake, southwest Illinois.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit backwaters, oxbows and sluggish pools of creeks and small rivers, usually near vegetation over mud or sand (Ref. 5723, 86798). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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