Percina macrocephala (Cope, 1867)
Longhead darter
Percina macrocephala
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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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