Highland shiner
Notropis micropteryx
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Freshwater
Família
Overview
Highland shiner (Notropis micropteryx) is a freshwater fish of the family Leuciscidae, in the order Cypriniformes.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Água
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows) |
| Família | Leuciscidae |
| Espécies | Notropis micropteryx |
Perguntas Frequentes
What family does Highland shiner belong to?
Highland shiner (Notropis micropteryx) belongs to the family Leuciscidae in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).
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