Synonyms: Proptera ohiensis, Leptodea laevissima

Distribution: This species is widely distributed throughout the Mississippi River drainage, including the Tennessee and Cumberland River basins. Distributed as far north as Minnesota, as far east as western New York, as far west as the Missouri River basin in Nebraska, and as far south as Louisiana and eastern Texas. Widespread in Oklahoma in both rivers and reservoirs.

Life History and Ecology: Inhabits rivers of all sizes and is often abundant in reservoirs. Long-term brooder that is thought to specialize on freshwater drum as hosts. Opportunistic life history strategy.

Special Status: none

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