Percina peltata (Stauffer, 1864)
Shield darter
Percina peltata
photo by Crippen, C.

Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Atlantic Slope drainages from Hudson and Susquehanna River in New York to Neuse River in North Carolina, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabit gravel and sand riffles and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723). Eggs are found buried in the substrate (Ref. 7043).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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