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Published: 2005-05-23
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Cottus kanawhae, a new cottid fish from the New River System of Virginia and West Virginia

Natural History Museum and Biodiversity Research Center, University of Kansas, Dyche Hall, 1345 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045-7561, USA
Pisces Cottidae Cottus bairdii Cottus carolinae Cottus girardi Cottus kanawhae sculpin New River System

Abstract

Cottus kanawhae, a member of the Cottus carolinae complex, is described from the New River System of Virginia and West Virginia.

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