Percopsis transmontana
Percopsis transmontana (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1892)
Sand roller


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Family:  Percopsidae (Trout-perches)
Max. size:  9.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 6 years
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: Columbia River drainage in Idaho, Washington and Oregon, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults occur in quiet backwaters and pool margins of small to large rivers. Usually found near vegetation over sand (Ref. 5723). Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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