| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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