Ameiurus brunneus Jordan, 1877
Snail bullhead
Ameiurus brunneus
photo by Casten, L.

Family:  Ictaluridae (North American freshwater catfishes)
Max. size:  29 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Atlantic Slope from Dan River system in southern Virginia south to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, and middle St. Johns River drainage in Florida, USA; Gulf Slope in Apalachicola River drainage in Georgia, Alabama and Florida, USA. Recently reported from upper Coosa River system in Georgia, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky riffles, runs and flowing pools of swift streams. Rarely found in backwaters.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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