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Moxostoma cervinum (Cope, 1868) Blacktip jumprock |
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photo by
N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy of VDGIF |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Atlantic Slope drainages from James River in Virginia, USA to Neuse River in North Carolina, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky riffles and runs of creeks and small rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||