Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
8.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Coosa, Cahaba, Alabama and extreme upper Black Warrior River systems (all Mobile Bay drainage) in northwestern Georgia, Alabama and southeastern Tennessee, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits gravelly riffles and pools (sometimes sandy pools) of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in springs, and small, clear streams (Ref. 10294). |
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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