The blunt-faced shiner was taken only in 1957, at the middle Neosho
station, where it was rare. This species, abundant in clear streams
tributary to the Neosho River (field data, State Biological Survey) may
have used the mainstream as a refugium during drought. The few specimens
obtained in 1957 possibly represent a relict population that remained in
the mainstream after flow in tributaries was restored by increased
rainfall.
#Notropis lutrensis# (Baird and Girard)