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Hypentelium roanokense Raney & Lachner, 1947 Roanoke hog sucker |
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photo by
N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy of VDGIF |
| Family: | Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Roanoke River drainage in Virginia and North Carolina, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky riffles, runs and pools of creeks and small rivers. Often found over sand in slow current. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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