Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Apalachicola River drainage in Georgia, Alabama and Florida, USA; adjacent tributaries of Savannah, Altamaha, and Coosa rivers in Georgia, and Tallapoosa River in Georgia and Alabama, USA. Possibly introduced into Hiwassee River system in Georgia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky pools near riffles in clear creeks and small rivers (Ref. 86798). Oviparous (Ref. 205), probably nest spawners like congeners. |
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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