Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: in White and Black River systems in Missouri and Arkansas, USA. Formerly in upper St. Francis River drainage in Missouri, but now extirpated. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky and sandy runs and flowing pools, often near riffles, of clear fast-flowing small to medium rivers. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 30 July 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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