Phenacobius crassilabrum

Phenacobius crassilabrum
Fatlips Minnow – Phenacobius crassilabrum – Nolichucky
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
LeuciscidaePhenacobius crassilabrumMinckley and Craddock1962Fatlips Minnow

Phenacobius crassilabrum

Unique Characters: Long, cylindrical body. Large fleshy lips on subterminal mouth. Pelvic fins reach to or past anus. Usually 56-68 lateral scales. Light green streak above black stripe on side; two yellow spots on caudal fin base. Restricted to the Nolichucky, French Broad, and Little Tennessee basins.

Similar Species: None

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