| Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| Max. size: |
17 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 5 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins from New York and Maryland to eastern Kansas and Oklahoma in the USA, and from Ontario in Canada south to Georgia, Alabama and Arkansas in the USA; and Atlantic Slope in Mohawk, Susquehanna and Potomac drainages in New York and Virginia, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers, and shores of large lakes (Ref. 5723, 10294). Juveniles feed on midge larvae and microcrustaceans; adults consume midge larvae, blackfly larvae, and other immature aquatic insects, primarily mayflies and caddisflies (Ref. 10294). Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 36980). Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded (Ref. 7043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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