| Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| Max. size: |
7.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: lower Cumberland River drainage (Stones River to Red River) in Kentucky and Tennessee, USA; in upper Caney Fork system in central Tennessee; and in Rockcastle River and nearby streams in eastern Kentucky. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit rocky pools of headwaters, creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723, 10294). Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone and guarded by males (Ref. 7043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 January 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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