Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Mobile Bay drainage in Alabama and Mississippi, USA; Yellow Creeks (Tennessee River drainage) in Mississippi; Hatchie River and Skuna River drainages in Tennessee and Mississippi. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits shallow sandy runs and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 3814, 10294). Feeds on midge larvae (Ref. 10294). |
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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