| Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| Max. size: |
8.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Tennessee River drainage and Bayou du Chien (Mississippi River tributary), USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit rocky and sandy pools of headwaters and creeks (Ref. 5723); also found in streams (Ref. 10294). Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone and guarded by males (Ref. 7043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 21 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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