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| Scientific Name | Ameiurus brunneus (Jordan, 1877) |
| Common Name(s) | Snail Bullhead |
| Type Locality | Ocmulgee R., Georgia, U.S.A. |
| Synonym(s) | Amiurus brunneus, Ictalurus brunneus |
| Pronunciation | Ai MEE you russ - brew nay us |
| Etymology | Ameiurus: ''curtailed'' refers to the lack of a deep notch in the caudal fin. Juveniles and sub-adults are brown in colour, hence the specific name. |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 320mm (12.6") SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Identification | Flat Head with a concave snout profile. Short anal fin, rounded in outline, 17 - 20 rays. Large dark blotch at dorsal fin base. Yellow green to olive above, dusky yellow on sides, and whitish blue to white below. |
| Sexing | Females are much fuller bodied during breeding season. This occurs during early spring. |
| General Remarks | Inhabits rocky riffles, runs and flowing pools of swift streams. Rarely found in backwaters. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | North America: Atlantic Slope from Dan River system in southern Virginia south to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, and middle St. Johns River drainage in Florida, USA; Gulf Slope in Apalachicola River drainage in Georgia, Alabama and Florida, USA. Recently reported from upper Coosa River system in Georgia, USA. North American Atlantic Drainages (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) Gulf Coast Drainages (hover or click on these areas to show maps or find other species found there) |
| pH | 6.6 - 7.8 |
| Temperature | 18.0-26.0°C or 64.4-78.8°F (Show others within this range) |
| Other Parameters | Needs highly oxygenated water. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Feeding | Omnivorous. Diet includes fish, aquatic invertebrates and some green matter. |
| Furniture | A sand substrate with stones and large piece of driftwood to hide under during the day is very desirable. |
| Compatibility | Social with most anything they can not swallow, to be on the safe side do not house with anything less than half it's own size. |
| Breeding | Not reported in the aquarium. |
| Further Information | |
| References | Ann. Lyc. Nat. Hist. N. Y.v. 11 (no. 11-12) (29) - pp366 A Field Guide To Freshwater Fishes North America North American Native Fishes for the Home Aquarium American Aquarium Fishes |
| Registered Keepers | None.  Add this species to your "my cats" page. |
| Breeding Reports | None. |
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| Last Update | 2007 Apr 05 12:13 (species record created: 2003 Jun 24 00:00) |
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