Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Ouachita and Red River drainages, south Arkansas and southeast Oklahoma. Restricted to Little and Kiamichi River systems in the Red River drainage (Ref. 5723). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits pools and sluggish runs of small to medium rivers; often in quiet water near vegetation (Ref. 5723). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 July 2012 (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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