| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Alabama River drainage (mostly Coosa and Cahaba River systems) in southeastern Tennessee, northwestern Georgia and Alabama, USA; localized in Black Warrior River system, Alabama. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky and sandy runs and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723, 86798). Feeds on terrestrial insects, aquatic immatures dominated by mayfly nymphs (Ref. 10294). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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