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Miniellus uranoscopus (Suttkus, 1959) Skygazer shiner |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Alabama River drainage in Alabama, USA. Restricted to Cahaba River, Uphapee Creek (Tallapoosa River system) and Alabama River in Dallas and Wilcox counties. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits gravelly runs, often near riffles, of small to large rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 July 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||