Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: in lower Cumberland River drainage in Kentucky and Tennessee, USA; in the middle Duck River system in Tennessee, and Shoal Creek system in Tennessee and Alabama; and in Reelfoot Lakes tributaries in Tennessee. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits rocky pools and adjacent riffles of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in streams (Ref. 10294). Feeds on aquatic insect immatures, including midge and caddisfly larvae and mayfly nymphs, and crustaceans, such as isopods, amphipods, and small crayfishes (Ref. 10294). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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