| Family: |
Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic Slope from St. Lawrence River and southeastern Lake Ontario drainages in New York to upper Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, USA; upper Kanawha (New) River system in Virginia and North Carolina, USA; upper Monongahela River system in the USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky riffles and runs of clear, fast creeks and small to medium rivers. Seek cover during the day and actively forage at night (Ref. 93252). |
| 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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