| Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| 7.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| North America: Mississippi River basin lowlands from Wisconsin and Minnesota to Louisiana and eastern Texas in the USA; and on Gulf Slope in Sabine-Neches drainages in Louisiana and Texas. |
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| Inhabits sluggish riffles over rocks or debris in small to large rivers; also lowland lakes (Ref. 5723), creeks, swamps and reservoirs (Ref. 10294). Feeds mainly on midge and blackfly larvae (Diptera); small fish consumes more microcrustaceans (Ref. 79012). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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