Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: found in the upper James River drainage in West Virginia, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits clear rocky pools and backwaters of small to large rivers (Ref. 5723). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 April 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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