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Etheostoma perlongum (Hubbs & Raney, 1946) Waccamaw darter |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County in North Carolina, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow, sandy areas of lake (Ref. 5723). Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone and guarded by males (Ref. 7043). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 29 December 2011 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||