Etheostoma crossopterum Braasch & Mayden, 1985
Fringed darter
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 Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
 Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  North America: in lower Cumberland River drainage in Kentucky and Tennessee, USA; in the middle Duck River system in Tennessee, and Shoal Creek system in Tennessee and Alabama; and in Reelfoot Lakes tributaries in Tennessee.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits rocky pools and adjacent riffles of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in streams (Ref. 10294). Feeds on aquatic insect immatures, including midge and caddisfly larvae and mayfly nymphs, and crustaceans, such as isopods, amphipods, and small crayfishes (Ref. 10294).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 08.06.94
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 24.07.15
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 08.06.94

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