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Moxostoma robustum (Cope, 1870) Smallfin redhorse |
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photo by
Freeman, B.J. |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 42 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Atlantic Slope from Peedee River drainage in Virginia and Cape Fear River drainage in North Carolina to Oconee River system (Altamaha River drainage) in Georgia, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits silty to rocky pools and slow runs of small to medium rivers. Also found in impoundments. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 02 March 2012 (A2ce; B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||