Sand-minnows

Guides

• Ametropus

  sand minnows

  Ametropus is a genus of mayflies (Ephemeroptera) commonly known as sand minnows, belonging to the family Ametropodidae. The genus contains at least three described species: A. ammophilus, A. fragilis, and A. neavei. Species in this genus are adapted to large river systems and exhibit specialized ecological traits including deep-water nymphal habitats and detritivorous feeding habits.

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