• Characteristics - lateral line strongly curved below center line; anal fin is long, with 11-13 rays, and is distinctly falcate shaped; no scales covering the belly ridge
• Distribution - widely scattered in small streams and lakes
• Foods - variety of plant and animal materials
• State Record - not recorded
• Expert's Tip - excellent bait fish, used either alive or dead

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