Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Ohio River basin from western New York and Pennsylvania to northern Indiana, and south to West Virginia and Kentucky in the USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occur in fast, rocky riffles of small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723). Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone and guarded by males (Ref. 7043). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 20 December 2011 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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