Etheostoma oophylax
Etheostoma oophylax Ceas & Page, 1992
Guardian darter
Etheostoma oophylax
photo by Page, L.M.

Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  7.38 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults concentrate in headwaters and creeks in quiet to gently flowing pools, often near brush over sand or in gravel riffles (Ref. 33867). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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