Etheostoma barrenense Burr & Page, 1982
Splendid darter
Etheostoma barrenense
photo by Page, L.M.

Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  6.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: occurs only in Barren River system (except Gasper River) in southern central Kentucky and northern central Tennessee, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky pools and adjacent riffles of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in streams (Ref. 10294).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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