Etheostoma thalassinum
Etheostoma thalassinum (Jordan & Brayton, 1878)
Seagreen darter
photo by Cribb, M.T.


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Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: found only in Santee River drainage of North Carolina and South Carolina in the USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 January 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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