| Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 7 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky riffles and runs of moderate to swift creeks and small rivers. Young occur in rocky runs and pools. |
| 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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