Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: Upper Kentucky River drainage in Kentucky, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
Can be diagnosed by having 52-61 lateral-line scales, usually 62 or fewer, and 34-54 pored lateral-line scales, usually fewer than 50 (Ref. 86798). |
Biology: |
Inhabits rocky riffles and pools of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 86798). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 06 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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