Kingdom Animalia Class Actinopterygii Family Cyprinidae Scientific name Notropis asperifrons | Phylum Chordata Order Cypriniformes Genus Notropis Rank Species | |
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The burrhead shiner (Notropis asperifrons) is a species of cyprinid fish. It is endemic to the United States and occurs in the Alabama and Black Warrior River systems in southeastern Tennessee, northwestern Georgia, and Alabama, mostly above the Fall Line. It grows to 7.5 cm (3.0 in) total length. It can be locally common and occurs in rocky and sandy pools and runs of clear creeks and small rivers, usually on or near bottom.
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