Semotilus lumbee Snelson & Suttkus, 1978
Sandhills chub

Family:  Leuciscidae (Minnows), subfamily: Plagopterinae
Max. size:  24 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: 'Carolina Sandhills' of south-central North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, USA; encompassing portions of Cape Fear, Peedee, and Santee river drainages.
Diagnosis:  Semotilus lumbee is similar to S. atromaculatus, but lacks discrete black spot at dorsal fin base (dusky spot may be present), more strongly bicolored (dark above, white below), has 9 rays on dorsal fin, larger scales (usually 18 scales around caudal). This species possesses 42-52 lateral line scales. Breeding males have red fins (Ref. 86798).
Biology:  Occurs in flowing, sand-bottomed and gravel-bottomed pools and runs of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers (Ref. 5723).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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