the curious case of the barbour's minnow

amphibian barbour 039 minnow frog water animal wildlife nature life fauna reptile endangered species amphibians rare biology zoology science evolution ecosystem environment conservation habitat preservation vertebrate animals waterdwelling biological brown white background isolated close portrait creature skin eye face snout mouth body tail leg toes fins texture color curious case 39aph39 small unique appearance photographed backdrop distinctive features include flattened long thin legs found limited range southeastern united states