Family: |
Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) |
Max. size: |
46.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,670.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: found only on Edwards Plateau in Brazos, Colorado, Guadalupe, San Antonio and upper Nueces (where introduced) River drainages in Texas, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in gravel riffles, runs and flowing pools of creeks and small to medium rivers. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 May 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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