Kanawha Minnow,  Phenacobius teretulus

 
Physical Description: 
�	Slightly elongate body
�	Dorsal fin origin slightly in front of or above the pelvic fin origin
�	Medium-sized eye
�	Long, round snout, inferior mouth
�	Bumpy lips
�	Upper lobe of tail fin longer and more pointed than the lower lobe
�	Head and body olive colored, thin gold side stripe on side of body, dark spots on body
�	Tail fin olive; all other fins orange

Similar species: 
�	Fatlips minnow (Phenacobius crassilabrum)

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 55-85 mm standard length 

Habitat:
�	Clear, rocky streams and rivers 

Distribution in VA:
�	New drainage

Food Habits:  
�	Insect larvae, worms, and snails

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature by age 1 or 2
�	Spawning occurs late April to early June in water around 19.4�C
�	Fecundity is unknown 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	Federal special concern status
�	Localized and rare in West Virginia

References:       

Jenkins, R.E and N.M. Burkhead. 1993. Freshwater Fishes of Virginia. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland.

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