| Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: occurs only in the upper Green and Barren River systems in Kentucky and northern central Tennessee, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits fast, rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in small streams (Ref. 10294). Feeds on dipteran larvae (midges and blackflies) (Ref. 10294). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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