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Chrosomus saylori (Skelton, 2001) Laurel dace |
| Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Laviniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Upper Tennessee River system in U.S.A. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Chrosomus saylori resembles C. erythrogaster but differs from this species by having S-shaped gut (vs. double-looped) and black on underside of head in breeding males (Ref. 86798). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky pools of headwaters and creeks, usually along undercut banks or around large rocks (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 03 November 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||