Etheostoma trisella Bailey & Richards, 1963
Trispot darter

Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  5.9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Coosa River system in Georgia, Alabama and southeastern Tennessee, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabit sand and gravel runs of creeks and small rivers. Spawning occurs in headwaters (Ref. 5723, 10294). Adults feed on midge larvae and mayfly nymphs (Ref. 10294). Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded (Ref. 7043).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 January 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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