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Etheostoma striatulum Page & Braasch, 1977 Striated darter |
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photo by
Christy, L. |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Duck River system in central Tennessee, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabit rocky pools of headwaters and creeks (Ref. 5723, 10294). Feed on midge larvae and microcrustaceans (Ref. 10294). Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone and guarded by males (Ref. 7043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 January 2012 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii); D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||