Pteronotropis is a genus of cyprinid fish endemic to the United States. Characteristics The genus is characterized by a broad dark blue stripe along the side. The genus has large anal and dorsal fins, as well as a compressed body. Species There are currently 9 recognized species in this genus: Pteronotropis euryzonus (Suttkus, 1955) (Broadstripe shiner) Pteronotropis grandipinnis (D. S. Jordan, 1877) (Apalachee shiner) Pteronotropis hubbsi (R. M. Bailey & H. W. Robison, 1978) (Bluehead shiner) Pteronotropis hypselopterus (Günther, 1868) (Sailfin shiner) Pteronotropis merlini (Suttkus & Mettee, 2001) (Orangetail shiner) Pteronotropis metallicus (D. S. Jordan & Meek, 1884) (Metallic shiner) Pteronotropis signipinnis (R. M. Bailey & Suttkus, 1952) (Flagfin shiner) Pteronotropis stonei (Fowler, 1921) (Lowland shiner) Pteronotropis welaka (Evermann & Kendall, 1898) (Bluenose shiner) References Cyprinidae genera Cyprinid fish of North America Fish of the United States