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Etheostoma flavum Etnier & Bailey, 1989 Saffron darter |
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photo by
Markwell, B. |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: lower Cumberland and lower Tennessee River drainages in Kentucky and Tennessee, USA. Upstream in Cumberland River drainage to Harpeth River; upstream in Tennessee River drainage (on east side of Tennessee River only) to upper Duck River, upper Buffalo River and Indian Creek (Tennessee). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky pools and adjacent riffles of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in streams (Ref. 10294). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 December 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||