| Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: found only in the lower Caney Fork system and nearby tributaries of Cumberland River in central Tennessee, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit rocky pools and nearby riffles of headwaters and creeks (Ref. 5723); also found in streams (Ref. 10294). Often found in very shallow water less than 4 m deep (Ref. 5723). Juveniles feed on midge larvae and microcrustaceans; adults on midge larvae, other immature aquatic insects (mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies), isopods and amphipods (Ref. 10294). Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone and guarded by males (Ref. 7043). |
| 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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