Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic Slope from Roanoke River drainage in Virginia, USA to Santee River drainage in South Carolina, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky runs and mud-bottomed to rock-bottomed pools of small rivers. Also found in impoundments. |
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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