| Family: |
Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Atlantic Slope from St. Lawrence River drainage in Quebec, Canada to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, USA; Lake Ontario drainage in Ontario, Canada and New York, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in pools and backwaters of low-gradient creeks and small to large rivers (Ref. 86798). Oviparous, open substratum spawners (Ref. 205, 52559). Feeds on plant material, benthic diatoms, algae and detritus (Ref. 93252). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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