Moxostoma robustum
Moxostoma robustum (Cope, 1870)
Smallfin redhorse
photo by Freeman, B.J.


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Family:  Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae
Max. size:  42 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater, potamodromous
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.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit silty to rocky pools and slow runs of small to medium rivers. Also found in impoundments (Ref. 5723).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 02 March 2012 (A2ce; B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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