Hybognathus regius Girard, 1856 Eastern silvery minnow |
photo by
Scarola, J.F. |
Family: | Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Pogonichthyinae | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: Atlantic Slope from St. Lawrence River drainage in Quebec, Canada to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, USA; Lake Ontario drainage in Ontario, Canada and New York, USA. | |||
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Biology: | Occurs in pools and backwaters of low-gradient creeks and small to large rivers (Ref. 86798). Oviparous, open substratum spawners (Ref. 205, 52559). Feeds on plant material, benthic diatoms, algae and detritus (Ref. 93252). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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