| Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| 6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| North America: Mississippi River basin from central Illinois and northeastern Missouri to Louisiana; extends up Arkansas and Red River drainages to southeastern Kansas and eastern Oklahoma; and Gulf Slope drainages from Tombigbee River (1 record) in Mississippi to Nueces River in Texas in the USA. |
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| Occur in standing or slow-flowing water over mud, often in vegetation (Ref. 5723, 10294). Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded (Ref. 7043). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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