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Nocomis platyrhynchus Lachner & Jenkins, 1971 Bigmouth chub |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 24 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: New River drainage in West Virginia,Virginia and North Carolina, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||