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Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
Percidae | Percina oxyrhynchus | (Hubbs and Raney) | 1939 | Sharpnose Darter |
Percina oxyrhynchus
Unique Characteristics: Belly and interpelvic area with 1 or more highly modified (enlarged, often strong-spined) modified scales. Gill membranes broadly joined, 80-90°. Snout pointed. Breast naked or with few scattered embedded scales. Restricted to the New basin.
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Similar Species: None
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