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Etheostoma lepidum (Baird & Girard, 1853) Greenthroat darter |
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photo by
Thomas, C. |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: found in Colorado, Guadalupe and Nueces River drainages in Texas, USA; and in Pecos River system in New Mexico, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur in gravel and rubble riffles, especially spring-fed and vegetated riffles, of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723). Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded (Ref. 7043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 20 December 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||