Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
North America: Occurs in tributaries of the lower Duck and lower Tennessee Rivers. |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Differs from all members of the complex in having in the breeding male the horizontal lines restricted to a series of long dark dashes, and upper sides with a zone of light tan extending the length of the body. It differs from all other species by modally having 8 anal rays and 6 scales below the lateral line (Ref. 27671). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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