Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Obion and Forked Deer River drainages (Mississippi River basin) in western Kentucky and western Tennessee, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits sand and gravel-bottomed pools of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in streams (Ref. 10294). Feeds on midge larvae (Ref. 10294). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 30 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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