Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
6.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
North America: springs along Tennessee River in Alabama, USA. |
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Occurs in large vegetated springs (Ref. 5723, 10294). Feeds on amphipods, physid snails, and midge larvae (Ref. 10294). |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 January 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Occurs only in springs along Tennessee River in Alabama. Formerly found in southern central Tennessee; common in a few springs (Ref. 5723). Also Ref. 10294.
Status of threat: threatened; status same as 1989. Criteria: 1,5 (http://fisc.er.usgs.gov/afs/) (Ref. 81264). |
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