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Etheostoma nuchale Howell & Caldwell, 1965 Watercress darter |
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photo by
Howell, W.M./Jenkins, R.L. |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: found only in springs on Halls and Village creeks (Black Warrior River system) in Jefferson County in Alabama, USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in vegetated springs. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 December 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||