Pteronotropis metallicus (Jordan & Meek, 1884) is a animal in the Cyprinidae family, order Cypriniformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Pteronotropis metallicus (Jordan & Meek, 1884)

Pteronotropis metallicus (Jordan & Meek, 1884)

The metallic shiner Pteronotropis metallicus is a freshwater ray-finned fish from the Leuciscidae family found in the southeastern US.

Family
Genus
Pteronotropis
Order
Cypriniformes
Class

About Pteronotropis metallicus (Jordan & Meek, 1884)

Pteronotropis metallicus, commonly known as the metallic shiner, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish. It is classified in the family Leuciscidae, a group that includes shiners, daces, and minnows. This fish species occurs in the southeastern region of the United States.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Cypriniformes Cyprinidae Pteronotropis

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