Etheostoma rafinesquei Burr & Page, 1982
Kentucky darter
Etheostoma rafinesquei
photo by Page, L.M.

 Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
 Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  North America: known only from the upper Green and Gasper River (Barren River tributary) systems in Kentucky in the USA.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits rocky pools and adjacent riffles of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 07.06.94
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.02.14
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 07.06.94

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