Stargazing Minnow,  Phenacobius uranops

 
Physical Description: 
�	Shallow, almost round body
�	Dorsal fin origin above or slightly in front of the pelvic fin origin
�	Medium-sized, oval eye located near the top of the head
�	Elongate, round, or blunt snout
�	Inferior mouth
�	Bumpy lips
�	Upper lobe of tail fin more pointed than lower lobe
�	Pale olive body, lower side is silver-white, dark side stripe 
�	Dorsal, tail, and pectoral fins olive; other fins light yellow or white

Similar species: 
�	Kanawha minnow (Phenacobius teretulus)

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 60-95 mm standard length 

Habitat:
�	Clear, warm, rocky streams and rivers 

Distribution in VA:
�	Tennessee drainage

Food Habits:  
 �	Insects and detritus

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature by age 1 or 2
�	Spawning occurs late April to June 
�	Reproductive habits undescribed and fecundity is unknown 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	One of the most evolutionarily advanced species in Phenacobius

References:       

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

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