| Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
| 18 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 7 years |
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demersal; freshwater |
| North America: Atlantic Slope from upper Potomac River drainage in Virginia and West Virginia to Roanoke River drainage in northern central Virginia and adjacent West Virginia (absent in York River system), USA; upper New River drainage in Virginia (apparently extirpated), USA. |
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| Inhabits rocky riffles and runs of moderate to swift creeks and small rivers. Young occur in rocky runs and pools. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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