| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Plagopterinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Gulf Slope from Ochlockonee River system in Georgia and Florida to Tombigbee River system in Alabama, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Semotilus thoreauianus is distinguished from Semotilus atromaculatus by the following characters: larger lateral scales (45-52); wider, more diffuse stripe (darker on young) along side; stouter body; less distinct dorsal and caudal spots; and breeding males with orange to pink underside, yellow fins, usually 8 large hooked tubercles on head (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sand- and gravel-bottomed pools of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 86798). |
| 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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