Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 2 m |
Distribution: |
North America: found only in Cumberland and Tennessee River drainages in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in rocky pools with current in small to medium rivers, usually near vegetation (Ref. 5723, 10294). Feeds on midge larvae (Ref. 10294). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 December 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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