|
Semotilus thoreauianus Jordan, 1877 Dixie chub |
|
|
photo by
N. Burkhead & H. Jelks |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Plagopterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Gulf Slope from Ochlockonee River system in Georgia and Florida to Tombigbee River system in Alabama, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Semotilus thoreauianus is distinguished from Semotilus atromaculatus by the following characters: larger lateral scales (45-52); wider, more diffuse stripe (darker on young) along side; stouter body; less distinct dorsal and caudal spots; and breeding males with orange to pink underside, yellow fins, usually 8 large hooked tubercles on head (Ref. 86798). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sand- and gravel-bottomed pools of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||