Nocomis platyrhynchus Lachner & Jenkins, 1971
Bigmouth chub

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae
Max. size:  24 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: New River drainage in West Virginia,Virginia and North Carolina, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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