Etheostoma ditrema
Etheostoma ditrema Ramsey & Suttkus, 1965
Coldwater darter


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Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  5.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 2 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: found only in Coosa River system in Georgia, Alabama and southeastern Tennessee, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabit vegetated springs and spring runs (Ref. 5723, 10294). Adults feed on amphipods, midge larvae, isopods and copepods (Ref. 10294). Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded (Ref. 7043).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 09 December 2011 (B2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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