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103 element records in list
Acipenser brevirostrum (Shortnose Sturgeon),
Rank: G3/S2,GA: Endangered,US: Listed Endangered,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 10,Habitat: Estuaries; lower end of large rivers in deep pools with soft substrates
Acipenser fulvescens (Lake Sturgeon),
Rank: G3G4/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 16,Habitat: Large freshwater rivers and lakes over clean firm substrates
Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi (Gulf Sturgeon),
Rank: G3T2T3/SX,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: Listed Threatened,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 3,Habitat: Estuaries; deep pools at lower end of large rivers
Acipenser oxyrinchus oxyrinchus (Atlantic Sturgeon),
Rank: G3T3/S3,GA: Endangered,US: Listed Endangered,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 7,Habitat: Estuaries; lower end of large rivers in deep pools with soft substrates; spawn as far inland as Macon, GA on the Ocmulgee
Alosa alabamae (Alabama Shad),
Rank: G2?/S1,GA: Threatened,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 6,Habitat: Saltwater; coastal rivers in moderate current; migrates into Gulf coastal waters to reproduce
Ameiurus serracanthus (Spotted Bullhead),
Rank: G3/S3,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 27,Habitat: Large streams and rivers with moderate current and rock-sand substrate
Ammocrypta bifascia (Florida Sand Darter),
Rank: G4/SNR,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 3,Habitat: Streams and rivers with moderate flow and sandy substrates.
Anguilla rostrata (American Eel),
Rank: G4/S4,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 187,Habitat: undercut banks, deep pools near boulders and logs
Chologaster cornuta (Swampfish),
Rank: G5/S2S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 14,Habitat: Blackwater streams, ponds, ditches, and swamps; often in woody debris, detritus, or vegetation
Chrosomus tennesseensis (Tennessee Dace),
Rank: G3/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 2,Habitat: pool areas of clear headwater creeks, typically less than 2 m in width
Clinostomus funduloides ssp. 1 (Smoky Dace),
Rank: G5T3Q/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 21,Habitat: Upland streams in upper Savannah and Little Tennessee drainages
Cyprinella caerulea (Blue Shiner),
Rank: G2/S2,GA: Endangered,US: Listed Threatened,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 14,Habitat: Flowing runs and pools in streams with cool water and firm substrates
Cyprinella callitaenia (Bluestripe Shiner),
Rank: G2G3/S2,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 52,Habitat: Flowing areas in large creeks and medium-sized rivers over rocky substrates
Cyprinella gibbsi (Tallapoosa Shiner),
Rank: G4/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 27,Habitat: Medium-sized creeks in moderate to swift current over sand, gravel, or bedrock substrates
Cyprinella spiloptera (Spotfin Shiner),
Rank: G5/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 11,Habitat: Medium-sized rivers to large streams in flowing runs with substrate of gravel to bedrock
Cyprinella xaenura (Altamaha Shiner),
Rank: G2G3/S2S3,GA: Threatened,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 72,Habitat: Medium-sized to large streams in runs or pools over sand to gravel substrate
Elassoma gilberti (Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish),
Rank: G4G5/S2S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 10,Habitat: Vegetated habitats with no or slow flow in the Coastal Plain
Elassoma okatie (Bluebarred Pygmy Sunfish),
Rank: G2G3/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 5,Habitat: Temporary ponds and stream backwaters with dense aquatic vegetation
Enneacanthus chaetodon (Blackbanded Sunfish),
Rank: G3G4/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 10,Habitat: Blackwater streams; Carolina bays; cypress/gum ponds
Erimonax monachus (Spotfin Chub),
Rank: G2/SX,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: Listed Threatened,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 1,Habitat: Large creeks to medium-sized rivers; moderate to swift currents over gravel to bedrock
Erimystax insignis (Blotched Chub),
Rank: G4/S2,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 10,Habitat: Medium to large clear streams in moderate current with substrate of gravel to cobble
Etheostoma brevirostrum (Holiday Darter),
Rank: G2/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 22,Habitat: Small creeks to moderate sized rivers in gravel and bedrock pools
Etheostoma chlorobranchium (Greenfin Darter),
Rank: G4/S2,GA: Threatened,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 2,Habitat: Cool to cold high elevation creeks and rivers in swift current with boulder to bedrock substrate
Etheostoma chuckwachatte (Lipstick Darter),
Rank: G3/S2,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 10,Habitat: Medium to large streams with moderate to swift current over gravel, cobble, and boulder substrate
Etheostoma cinereum (Ashy Darter),
Rank: G2G3/SX,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 1,Habitat: Medium to large upland streams in slackwater areas with silt-free substrate and cover such as boulders or snags
Etheostoma ditrema (Coldwater Darter),
Rank: G2/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 13,Habitat: Vegetated springs and spring runs or small streams with spring influence
Etheostoma duryi (Blackside Snubnose Darter),
Rank: G4/S1,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 7,Habitat: Small to medium streams, gravel to cobble bottoms; riffles and pools
Etheostoma etowahae (Etowah Darter),
Rank: G1/S1,GA: Endangered,US: Listed Endangered,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 24,Habitat: Moderate to high gradient streams over cobble to gravel in areas of swift current
Etheostoma fricksium (Savannah Darter),
Rank: G4/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 12,Habitat: gravel riffles, gravel and sand runs, associated with woody debris, undercut banks and vegetation
Etheostoma gutselli (Tuckasegee Darter),
Rank: G3G4/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 3,Habitat: High gradient creeks and medium-sized rivers
Etheostoma jessiae (Blueside Darter),
Rank: G4/S2S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 24,Habitat: Sluggish to moderate current over silty or fine substrates
Etheostoma parvipinne (Goldstripe Darter),
Rank: G4G5/S2S3,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 26,Habitat: Small sluggish streams and spring seepage areas in vegetated habitat
Etheostoma rupestre (Rock Darter),
Rank: G4/S2,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 22,Habitat: Swift rocky riffles often associated with attached vegetation such as Podostemum
Etheostoma scotti (Cherokee Darter),
Rank: G2/S2,GA: Threatened,US: Listed Threatened,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 116,Habitat: Small to medium-sized creeks with moderate current and rocky substrates
Etheostoma serrifer (Sawcheek Darter),
Rank: G5/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 7,Habitat: Sluggish streams and swamps over substrate of sand, mud, or detritus
Etheostoma tallapoosae (Tallapoosa Darter),
Rank: G4/S3,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 31,Habitat: Small to medium-sized streams over boulders, rubble, gravel, and sand
Etheostoma trisella (Trispot Darter),
Rank: G1/S1,GA: Endangered,US: Listed Threatened,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 29,Habitat: Breeding: vegetated spring seepage areas. Nonbreeding: clear streams in vegetated shallow slackwater areas
Etheostoma vulneratum (Wounded Darter),
Rank: G3/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 4,Habitat: Fast rocky riffles of small to medium rivers
Fundulus bifax (Stippled Studfish),
Rank: G2G3/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 2,Habitat: Slow eddies over sand or gravel along the margins of riffles and runs in medium-sized streams to small rivers
Fundulus catenatus (Northern Studfish),
Rank: G5/S2,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 13,Habitat: Margins of small to medium streams in areas of sluggish to moderate current
Fundulus cingulatus (Banded Topminnow),
Rank: G4/S1,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 2,Habitat: Blackwater streams; ponds; bays; freshwater marshes
Fundulus escambiae (Russetfin Topminnow),
Rank: G4/SU,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 17,Habitat: Vegetated areas of sluggish streams, backwaters, and swamps
Fundulus luciae (Spotfin Killifish),
Rank: G4/SU,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 0,Habitat: Tidal creeks, sloughs, and ponds
Fundulus rubrifrons (Redface Topminnow),
Rank: G4/SU,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 2,Habitat: Stream margins, backwaters, pools, marshes, and wetlands, often associated with aquatic vegetation
Hemitremia flammea (Flame Chub),
Rank: G3/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 7,Habitat: Springs and springfed streams; often associated with aquatic vegetation
Hiodon tergisus (Mooneye),
Rank: G5/S1,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 4,Habitat: Usually found near the surface of large streams, rivers, and swift tailwaters of locks and dams
Hybopsis lineapunctata (Lined Chub),
Rank: G3G4/S2,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 59,Habitat: Upland creeks over sandy substrate with gentle current
Hybopsis sp. 9 (Etowah Chub),
Rank: G1Q/S1S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 12,Habitat: Generally in creeks and small to medium rivers over sand-silt bottom, usually in pools adjacent to riffle areas. Tends to occupy smaller streams in east than in west
Ichthyomyzon bdellium (Ohio Lamprey),
Rank: G3G4/S1,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 5,Habitat: Medium to large rivers, mud to gravel bottoms; riffles in small tributaries
Lampetra aepyptera (Least Brook Lamprey),
Rank: G5/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 10,Habitat: Ammocoetes associated with mud, silt, and maacrophytes. Adults associated with sand and gravel
Lethenteron appendix (American Brook Lamprey),
Rank: G4/S1,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 3,Habitat: Small streams, ammeocetes along low velocity banks in cover, adults spawn in riffles
Lucania goodei (Bluefin Killifish),
Rank: G5/S1,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 8,Habitat: Heavily vegetated ponds and streams with little or no current; frequently associated with springs
Lucania parva (Rainwater Killifish),
Rank: G5/SU,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 1,Habitat: Fresh to brackish estuarine areas in vegetation
Lythrurus atrapiculus (Blacktip Shiner),
Rank: G4/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 28,Habitat: Pools and backwater areas in small to medium-sized creeks over sandy substrate
Lythrurus bellus (Pretty Shiner),
Rank: G5/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 16,Habitat: Flowing water over silt to gravel substrate in small streams to large rivers
Lythrurus lirus (Mountain Shiner),
Rank: G4/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 52,Habitat: Cool, clear streams in flowing water over sandy to rocky substrates
Macrhybopsis etnieri (Coosa Chub),
Rank: G3G4/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 16,Habitat: Fast water in large streams and rivers
Macrhybopsis storeriana (Silver Chub),
Rank: G5/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 10,Habitat: Large rivers over sandy or silty substrate
Micropterus cataractae (Shoal Bass),
Rank: G3/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 75,Habitat: Large river, shoal and fluvial specialist
Micropterus chattahoochae (Chattahoochee Bass),
Rank: GNR/S2?,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 26,Habitat: flowing sections of streams and rivers, including river shoals
Micropterus notius (Suwannee Bass),
Rank: G3/S2,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 7,Habitat: Flowing water over rocky shoals or large springs and spring runs
Micropterus sp. 1 (Savannah) (Bartrams Bass),
Rank: GNR/S2?,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 5,Habitat: Upland streams and rivers
Micropterus sp. 2 (Altamaha) (Altamaha Bass),
Rank: GNR/S2?,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 18,Habitat: Believed to be headwater species but patterns altered by non-native species
Micropterus tallapoosae (Tallapoosa Bass),
Rank: GNR/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 19,Habitat: Streams and rivers in the Tallapoosa River system
Moxostoma anisurum (Silver Redhorse),
Rank: G5/S1,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 6,Habitat: Large streams in Hiwassee River system (e.g., Brasstown Creek)
Moxostoma carinatum (River Redhorse),
Rank: G4/S3,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 18,Habitat: Swift waters of medium to large rivers
Moxostoma robustum (Robust Redhorse),
Rank: G1/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 32,Habitat: Medium to large rivers, shallow riffles to deep flowing water; moderately swift current
Moxostoma sp. 1 (Apalachicola Redhorse),
Rank: G3/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 38,Habitat: Pools, runs, and riffles (shoals) of large rivers and their tributaries
Moxostoma sp. 2 (Sicklefin Redhorse),
Rank: G1G2/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 4,Habitat: Riffles, runs and pools in large creeks and small to medium-sized rivers. Juveniles may also occur in reservoirs downstream of spawning sites
Moxostoma sp. 4 (Brassy Jumprock),
Rank: G4/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 22,Habitat: Medium to large streams with rocky substrate
Notropis ariommus (Popeye Shiner),
Rank: G3/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 4,Habitat: Large streams and small rivers in flowing pools areas over gravel
Notropis asperifrons (Burrhead Shiner),
Rank: G4/S2,GA: Threatened,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 10,Habitat: Small streams to medium-sized rivers in pools, slow runs, and backwater areas
Notropis atherinoides (Emerald Shiner),
Rank: G5/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 4,Habitat: Midwater areas in large rivers, lakes, and mouths of small streams
Notropis chalybaeus (Ironcolor Shiner),
Rank: G4/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 41,Habitat: Coastal Plain streams and floodplain swamps
Notropis hypsilepis (Highscale Shiner),
Rank: G3/S3,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 83,Habitat: Flowing areas of small to large streams over sand or bedrock substrates
Notropis photogenis (Silver Shiner),
Rank: G5/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 5,Habitat: Large creeks to small rivers in riffles to flowing pools over firm substrates
Notropis scepticus (Sandbar Shiner),
Rank: G4/S2,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 20,Habitat: Large streams to medium-sized rivers in flowing pools over sandy to rocky substrates
Notropis telescopus (Telescope Shiner),
Rank: G5/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 11,Habitat: Rocky streams and small rivers over gravel in swift current
Notropis volucellus (Mimic Shiner),
Rank: G5/S2,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 5,Habitat: Streams, rivers, and lakes
Noturus eleutherus (Mountain Madtom),
Rank: G4/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 2,Habitat: Riffle areas in medium to large rivers over coarse gravel and rubble
Noturus flavipinnis (Yellowfin Madtom),
Rank: G1/SX,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: Listed Threatened,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 1,Habitat: Pools and backwaters of medium-sized creeks; gravel and pebble substrate
Noturus munitus (Frecklebelly Madtom),
Rank: G3/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 7,Habitat: Shoals and riffles of moderate to large streams and rivers
Noturus nocturnus (Freckled Madtom),
Rank: G5/SNA,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 0,Habitat: Moderate or slow current around vegetation or undercut banks of medium to large streams
Percina antesella (Amber Darter),
Rank: G1G2/S1,GA: Endangered,US: Listed Endangered,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 10,Habitat: Riffles and runs of medium-sized rivers, patches of sand and small gravel, riverweed
Percina aurantiaca (Tangerine Darter),
Rank: G4/S2,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 5,Habitat: Deep riffles and runs with boulders, cobble, or bedrock in large to moderate headwaters of Tennessee River
Percina aurolineata (Goldline Darter),
Rank: G2/S2,GA: Endangered,US: Listed Threatened,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 12,Habitat: Shallow rocky riffles with swift current in medium-sized rivers
Percina burtoni (Blotchside Logperch),
Rank: G2G3/SX,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 0,Habitat: Large gravel/small cobble areas in large creeks and small to medium rivers with low turbidity
Percina crypta (Halloween Darter),
Rank: G2/S2,GA: Threatened,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 19,Habitat: Larger streams in riffle/shoal habitat
Percina freemanorum (Etowah Bridled Darter),
Rank: GNR/SNR,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 8,Habitat: Georgia habitat information not available
Percina jenkinsi (Conasauga Logperch),
Rank: G1/S1,GA: Endangered,US: Listed Endangered,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 2,Habitat: Fast-flowing chutes and pools over clean substrates of gravel or cobbles
Percina kusha (Bridled Darter),
Rank: G1G2/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 7,Habitat: Flowing pools and runs in large streams and small to medium sized rivers with clear water
Percina lenticula (Freckled Darter),
Rank: G3/S2,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 8,Habitat: Swift deep runs of main river channels around large, woody debris, possibly over a rocky substrate
Percina sciera (Dusky Darter),
Rank: G5/S3,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 15,Habitat: Large creeks and rivers in moderate current associated with woody debris, undercut banks, or vegetation
Percina shumardi (River Darter),
Rank: G5/SX,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 1,Habitat: Large to medium rivers, deep chutes and riffles, coarse gravel substrate
Percina smithvanizi (Muscadine Darter),
Rank: G3/S3,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 25,Habitat: Flowing pool areas with substrate of sand, detritus, or bedrock in small rivers with clear water
Percina squamata (Olive Darter),
Rank: G3/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 5,Habitat: High gradient upland rivers with large rocky substrate in moderate to swift current
Percina tanasi (Snail Darter),
Rank: G2G3/S1,GA: Endangered,US: Listed Threatened,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 1,Habitat: Large streams to medium-sized rivers in riffle areas with sand or gravel substrate
Phenacobius crassilabrum (Fatlips Minnow),
Rank: G3G4/S2,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 7,Habitat: Riffle areas in small to medium rivers
Phenacobius uranops (Stargazing Minnow),
Rank: G4/S1,GA: Threatened,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 7,Habitat: Riffle areas in small to medium rivers
Pteronotropis euryzonus (Broadstripe Shiner),
Rank: G3/S3,GA: Rare,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 39,Habitat: Flowing areas of medium sized streams associated with sandy substrate and woody debris or vegetation
Pteronotropis metallicus (Metallic Shiner),
Rank: G4/S3,GA: No Georgia state protection,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: No,EOs: 24,Habitat: Gulf Slope streams east of the Apalachicola basin; probably similar to P. stonei and P. grandipinnis in habitat use
Pteronotropis welaka (Bluenose Shiner),
Rank: G3G4/S1,GA: Threatened,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 8,Habitat: Quiet backwaters and vegetated pools of streams and rivers
Typhlichthys subterraneus (Southern Cavefish),
Rank: G4/S1,GA: Endangered,US: No US federal protection,SWAP: Yes,EOs: 5,Habitat: Underground streams
Exported from Biotics conservation database on May 5, 2023