Hypentelium roanokense Raney & Lachner, 1947
Roanoke hog sucker
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.
Diagnosis:   
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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