Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic drainages from Delaware and Susquehanna rivers in New York, USA to Santee River in South Carolina, USA; Lake Ontario drainage in New York. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sandy, sometimes rocky, pools and runs of creeks and small to large rivers. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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