Range and Identity
Exoglossum laurae has separated records in the Allegheny and Genesee region, the upper New drainage and the Great and Little Miami systems. These are distinct watershed areas. They should not be collapsed into one continuous range or all labeled as direct Ohio River tributaries.
Habitat and Behavior
Adults inhabit rocky pools and runs in creeks and small to medium rivers, often beside vegetation or other cover. Both bottom material and nearby shelter are part of the account. An open sandy reach nearby does not automatically supply the same documented setting.
Food and Life History
The upper reference is sixteen centimeters total length, while ten centimeters is common. Males build large circular or rectangular nests by carrying and piling pebbles. The checked summary does not establish an independent maximum mass or a detailed species-specific food list.
Field Note
Record the adult identification and nest together when reporting construction. A pebble mound alone may have been made by another fish and is not sufficient proof of this species.
All Lakes With Tonguetied Minnow
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Tonguetied Minnow records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.