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Etheostoma vitreum (Cope, 1870) Glassy darter |
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photo by
N. Burkhead & R. Jenkins, courtesy of VDGIF |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: USA, from Bush River in Maryland to Neuse River in North Carolina. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabit sandy runs of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723). Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded (Ref. 7043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 January 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||