| Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| Max. size: |
8.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: occurs only in the middle Cumberland River drainage from Big South Fork to Obey River in Kentucky and Tennessee, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit rocky pools of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in streams (Ref. 10294). Adults feed on midge larvae and mayfly nymphs; young consume copepods (Ref. 10294). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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