Family: |
Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) |
Max. size: |
27.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 450.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: occurs only in White River drainage in Missouri and Arkansas, USA. Transplanted in other streams in Missouri and Arkansas, but no evidence of establishment. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits clear rocky pools and creeks and small to medium rivers, usually near stream bank, large boulders or brush. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 October 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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