Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic Slope drainages from Hudson River in New York to Cape Fear River in North Carolina, USA; one record each from Seneca Lake (Lake Ontario drainage) in New York, and Yadkin River system in North Carolina, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in runs and flowing pools over sand, gravel or rubble, of creeks and medium to large 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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