Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Cycleptinae |
93 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 13 years |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
North America: Mississippi River basin from Pennsylvania to central Montana and south to Louisiana, USA; Gulf Slope drainages in the USA from Mobile Bay, Alabama to Rio Grande in Texas and New Mexico, and in Mexico. |
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Inhabits strong current in deep (1-2.5 m) chutes and main channels of medium to large rivers over bedrock, sand and gravel (Ref. 5723). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 January 2019 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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