Known from the Upper Missouri, Middle Missouri, and Central Prairie ecoregions (Ref. 81264). Recorded from the upper Coosa River system, southern bend of the Tennessee River in Alabama, Ohio and Kentucky rivers. Southern populations are considered as endangered (Ref. 10294). Reported in St. Clair River near Algonac, Michigan (Ref. 82328). Reported in Detroit River in 22 April 2021, when an individual believed to be a female was caught (and tagged) and released; its length was 208.28 cm TL and weight 108,862 grams and estimated to have been hatched around 1920 (Ref. 124048). Status of threat: vulnerable; status improved since 1989 listing. Criteria: 1,2 (http://fisc.er.usgs.gov/afs/) (Ref. 81264). Also Ref. 117245.