Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
Max. size: |
5.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.6 cm (female) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: known only from upland tributaries of the upper Pond River (Green River system) in Christian, Todd, and extreme southeastern Hopkins Counties, Kentucky, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 9-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-9. Posterior infraorbital pores modally 3; supratemporal canal usually uninterrupted (Ref. 27671). |
Biology: |
Inhabits rivers (Ref. 27671). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 24 January 2012 (B1ab(iii,v)+2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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