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Hiodon tergisus Lesueur, 1818
Mooneye

Mooneye captured from the Etowah River, Bartow Co., GA. Photo by John Damer (Georgia DNR-Wildlife Resources).
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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G5

State Rank: S1S2

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

SWAP 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: High Conservation Concern

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 4

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Usually found near the surface of large streams, rivers, and swift tailwaters of locks and dams

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Natural system modifications None None
Specific Threat Dams & water management/use None None

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Complete a distributional survey to assess current range, conservation status or to identify best populations
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