Etheostoma inscriptum (Jordan & Brayton, 1878) Turquoise darter |
photo by
Coleman, P.S. |
Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: found only in Edisto, Savannah and Altamaha River drainages of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia in the USA. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 December 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |