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Etheostoma spilotum Gilbert, 1887 Cumberland plateau darter |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Upper Kentucky River drainage in Kentucky, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Can be diagnosed by having 52-61 lateral-line scales, usually 62 or fewer, and 34-54 pored lateral-line scales, usually fewer than 50 (Ref. 86798). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky riffles and pools of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 86798). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 06 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||