Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Coosa and Tallapoosa River systems (in Mobile Bay drainage) in southeastern Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky pools, often near riffles and vegetation (Ref. 5723); also found in small upland creeks over sandy substrates. Feeds on chironomid larvae and pupae, and larger aquatic insects (Ref. 10294). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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