Family: |
Cottidae (Sculpins) |
Max. size: |
8.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
Distribution: |
North America: occurs only in the extreme upper Clinch and Holston River systems (in Tennessee River drainage) in Virginia and Tennessee, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits springs and rocky riffles of headwaters and creeks. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 November 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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