Family: |
Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes) |
Max. size: |
9.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic and Gulf Slope drainages from Edisto River in South Carolina, USA to Amite-Comite River in Louisiana, USA; south in peninsular Florida to St. John's River drainage. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits gravel-sand runs and rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers, near vegetation (Ref. 5723, 10294). Feeds on midge larvae (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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