Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Apalachicola and Oconee river drainages (mostly above Fall Line) in Georgia and Alabama, USA; extreme upper Tallapoosa and Etowah river drainages in Georgia; Toccoa River system (Tennessee River drainage) in Georgia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky riffles, runs and sometimes pools of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers (Ref. 86798). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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