Etheostoma spilotum Gilbert, 1887
Cumberland plateau darter

Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Upper Kentucky River drainage in Kentucky, USA.
Diagnosis:  Can be diagnosed by having 52-61 lateral-line scales, usually 62 or fewer, and 34-54 pored lateral-line scales, usually fewer than 50 (Ref. 86798).
Biology:  Inhabits rocky riffles and pools of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 86798).
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 06 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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