Percina crassa (Jordan & Brayton, 1878)
Piedmont darter
photo by Cribb, M.T.

Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Cape Fear, Peedee and Santee River drainages in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina in the USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky riffles and runs of small to medium rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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