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Clinostomus funduloides ssp. 1
Smoky Dace

Adult Smoky Dace collected from the Little Tennessee River system, GA. Photo by Katie Owers (Georgia DNR-Wildlife Resources)
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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G5T3Q

State Rank: S3

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): No

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

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Moderate Conservation Concern

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 22

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Upland streams in upper Savannah and Little Tennessee drainages

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases Residential & commercial development Human intrusions & disturbance
Specific Threat Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases Housing & urban areas Recreational activities

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Complete a distributional survey to assess current range, conservation status or to identify best populations
  • Action 2: Implement watershed level restoration practices on USFS lands to improve habitat for aquatic SGCN
  • Action 3: Minimize the impact of recreational activity on aquatic SGCN and habitats
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