| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
8.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: lowlands in Great Lakes, Hudson Bay (Red River) and Mississippi River basins from Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota in the USA south to Gulf; Gulf Slope drainages from Suwannee River in Georgia and Florida in the USA to Nueces River in Texas, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sandy runs and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers. Occurs usually in clear water. Often found near vegetation in the north part of range (Ref. 5723, 10294). Feeds on filamentous algae and detritus, in addition to the expected small invertebrates (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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