| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Laviniinae |
| Max. size: |
7.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Upper Tennessee River system in U.S.A. |
| Diagnosis: |
Chrosomus saylori resembles C. erythrogaster but differs from this species by having S-shaped gut (vs. double-looped) and black on underside of head in breeding males (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky pools of headwaters and creeks, usually along undercut banks or around large rocks (Ref. 86798). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 03 November 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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