Etheostoma oophylax Ceas & Page, 1992
Guardian darter
Etheostoma oophylax
photo by Page, L.M.

Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  7.38 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults concentrate in headwaters and creeks in quiet to gently flowing pools, often near brush over sand or in gravel riffles (Ref. 33867).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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