Synonyms: Leptodea fragilis

Distribution: Distributed throughout the entire Mississippi River drainage into the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes and St. Lawrence system. Widespread in Oklahoma.

Life History and Ecology: Occurs in a variety of habitats from small streams with coarse gravel and strong current, to big rivers and reservoirs with slower current and sand substrate. Long-term brooder that is a broadcast spawner. Reportedly specialized on freshwater drum as hosts. Opportunistic life history strategy.

Special Status: none

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