Etheostoma chienense Page & Ceas, 1992
Relict darter
photo by Page, L.M.

Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  7.14 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range 0 - 2 m
Distribution:  North America: USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults concentrate in headwaters and creeks in quiet to gently flowing pools (Ref. 33867).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 December 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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