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Percina macrocephala (Cope, 1867) Longhead darter |
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photo by
Eisenhour, D.J. |
| Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Ohio River basin from New York and North Carolina, and west to western central Kentucky and Tennessee in the USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in rocky flowing pools, usually above and below rubble riffles of clear, small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723, 10294); also found in creeks (Ref. 10294). Feeds on small crayfishes and mayfly nymphs (Ref. 10294). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||