Etheostoma punctulatum (Agassiz, 1854)

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Perciformes/Percoidei

Family: Percidae

Genus: Etheostoma

Species: Etheostoma punctulatum (Agassiz, 1854)

Climate Zone


  • Subtropical
  • Location


    • North America: found in Missouri and White River drainages in Ozark Uplands of Missouri and Arkansas in the USA. Isolated population occurs in upper Castor River (Mississippi River tributary) of southeastern Missouri.

    Biology


    Occurs in rocky pools of headwaters, creeks, and less often in small rivers; near springs and debris.

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless

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    Etheostoma punctulatum (Agassiz, 1854)