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Scientific NameAmeiurus brunneus    Jordan, 1877
Common NamesSnail Bullhead
Sortfinnet Dværgmalle (Denmark)
Type LocalitySouth Fork of Ocmulgee River, at Flat Shoals, DeKalb County, Georgia, U.S.A.
Synonym(s)Amiurus brunneus, Ictalurus brunneus
PronunciationAi MEE you russ
EtymologyAmeiurus: ''curtailed'' refers to the lack of a deep notch in the caudal fin. 
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Size290mm or 11.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionNorth America
North American Atlantic Drainages, Roanoke, Upper Roanoke, Dan (click on these areas to find other species found there)
North American Atlantic Drainages, Altamaha (click on these areas to find other species found there)
North American Atlantic Drainages, Florida waters, St Johns (Florida) (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Gulf Coast Drainages, Apalachicola (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2011.
pH6.6 - 7.8
Temperature18.0-26.0°C or 64.4-78.8°F (Show species within this range)
Other ParametersNeeds highly oxygenated water.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceAnnals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New York v. 11 (nos 11-12) (art. 29), pp 366.
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Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)