Sandhills chub
📖 Overview
Adults occur in flowing, sand-bottomed and gravel-bottomed pools and runs of headwaters, creeks, and small rivers . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
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 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sandhills chub is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sandhills chub is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sandhills chub is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 36°N - 34°N North America: 'Carolina Sandhills' of south-central North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, USA; encompassing portions of Cape Fear, Peedee, and Santee river drainages.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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