Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic Slope from Hudson River drainage in New York to Peedee River drainage in South Carolina, USA; isolated records in Lake Ontario drainage in New York. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky and sandy pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers. Occasionally found in headwaters and large rivers (Ref. 86798). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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