| Family: |
Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
North America: Osage River drainage (Missouri River basin) in southern central Missouri, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Distinguished by having the following characters: caudal fin base with 2 jet-black spots (unfused); lateral line with 72-82 scales; breeding males with large bright orange and green bars along side, orange and green bands on dorsal and caudal fins (Ref. 86798). |
| Biology: |
This species inhabits rocky pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723). Its eggs are found buried in the substrate (Ref. 7043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 21 December 2011 (B1ab(ii,iii,v)+2ab(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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