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Percina rex (Jordan & Evermann, 1889) Roanoke logperch |
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photo by
Crippen, C. |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 6 years | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: upper Roanoke, upper Dan and upper Chowan River systems (in Roanoke River drainage) in Virginia, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in gravel and boulder runs of small to medium rivers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 10 April 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||