Etheostoma juliae
Etheostoma juliae Meek, 1891
Yoke darter
Etheostoma juliae
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Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  7.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: found only in White River drainage (excluding Black River system) in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, USA.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 35-36
Biology:  Occur in clear, fast, rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723). Spawn in batches (Ref. 36980). Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 36980).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 December 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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