| Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
| Max. size: |
28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic Slope from Santee River drainage in North Carolina, USA to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, USA; Gulf Slope in upper Chattahoochee River drainage in Georgia. Recently found (possibly introduced) in extreme upper Peedee River drainage in North Carolina. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy to rocky riffles and runs of small to medium 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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