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Ameiurus brunneus Jordan, 1877 Snail bullhead |
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photo by
Casten, L. |
| Family: | Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 29 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | 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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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky riffles, runs and flowing pools of swift streams. Rarely found in backwaters. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 October 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||