Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes) |
29 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; freshwater |
North America: Atlantic Slope from Dan River system in southern Virginia south to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, and middle St. Johns River drainage in Florida, USA; Gulf Slope in Apalachicola River drainage in Georgia, Alabama and Florida, USA. Recently reported from upper Coosa River system in Georgia, USA. |
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Inhabits rocky riffles, runs and flowing pools of swift streams. Rarely found in backwaters. |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Possibly introduced in Dan River system (Ref. 5723).
Status of threat: vulnerable. Criteria: 1,4 (http://fisc.er.usgs.gov/afs/) (Ref. 81264). |
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