Hybognathus


Hybognathus is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. Its members are collectively known as the silvery minnows. Hybognathus are pelagophils that are native to North America. The populations of such pelagophils, including species of Hybognathus, continue to decrease in their natural habitats.

Species

Hybognathus includes the following valid species:Hybognathus amarus Hybognathus argyritis Girard, 1856 Hybognathus hankinsoni C. L. Hubbs, 1929 Hybognathus hayi D. S. Jordan, 1885 Hybognathus nazas Hybognathus nuchalis Agassiz, 1855 Hybognathus placitus Girard, 1856 Hybognathus regius Girard, 1856