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Etheostoma oophylax Ceas & Page, 1992 Guardian darter |
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photo by
Page, L.M. |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7.38 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults concentrate in headwaters and creeks in quiet to gently flowing pools, often near brush over sand or in gravel riffles (Ref. 33867). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||