Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
Max. size: |
5.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: found only in Coosa River system in Georgia, Alabama and southeastern Tennessee, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabit vegetated springs and spring runs (Ref. 5723, 10294). Adults feed on amphipods, midge larvae, isopods and copepods (Ref. 10294). Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded (Ref. 7043). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 09 December 2011 (B2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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