| Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
North America: occurs only in Missouri Ozarks in the USA from Meramec River (Mississippi River tributary) to Osage and Moreau rivers (Missouri River tributaries). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults inhabit fast gravel and rubble riffles of small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723). Oviparous, spawn in batches (Ref. 58430). Eggs are found buried in the substrate (Ref. 7043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 January 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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