Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: lower Cumberland and lower Tennessee River drainages in Kentucky and Tennessee, USA. Upstream in Cumberland River drainage to Harpeth River; upstream in Tennessee River drainage (on east side of Tennessee River only) to upper Duck River, upper Buffalo River and Indian Creek (Tennessee). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky pools and adjacent riffles of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in streams (Ref. 10294). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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