Moxostoma cervinum (Cope, 1868)
Blacktip jumprock
photo by N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy of VDGIF

Family:  Catostomidae (Suckers), subfamily: Catostominae
Max. size:  19 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Atlantic Slope drainages from James River in Virginia, USA to Neuse River in North Carolina, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky riffles and runs of creeks and small rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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