| Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| Max. size: |
7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Conasauga and Etowah rivers (in Coosa River system) in southeastern Tennessee and northern Georgia, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in swift gravel and sand riffles and runs of medium-sized rivers (Ref. 5723). Feeds on snails, limpets and immature aquatic insects, particularly caddisfly larvae and mayfly nymphs (Ref. 10294). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 10 April 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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