| Family: |
Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Upper Barren River system (in Green River drainage) in Kentucky and Tennessee, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky pools and adjacent riffles of creeks and small rivers. Hides in bedrock crevices, near boulders or under shoreline brush (Ref. 5723, 10294). Feeds on midge larvae, microcrustacea and occasional larger insect larvae (Ref. 10294). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 03 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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