This range includes five states: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.

Major disturbances include dams, sedimentation, introduction of invasive species, and wide-ranging fish kills.

According to a study done with adult specimens from the Emory River, they prefer midge, black fly, and caddisfly larvae.

Spotfins streamlined body and eurythermal characteristics allows them to tolerate a wide range of habitats.

During the summer and fall months, spotfins are most likely found in clear, warm water stretches of rivers that resemble run habitats.

Due to similar habitat requirements and desired prey they tend to compete with other minnow species.

Breeding males' bodies will turn a metallic blue with their fins forming a white margin.

Clutch size has been difficult to determine, but studies have shown the number to be in the low to mid hundreds per breeding pair.