At a glance
Essentials
- Distribution
- It is found in the basins of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
- Habitat
- In the Mississippi and Ohio basins, it lives in small and medium-sized rivers, with sandy or gravelly bottoms and currents that can be fast.
- Activity
- It can bury itself in the sand, leaving only its eyes visible.
Ecology
Description and characteristics
Crystallaria asprella is a freshwater fish of the family Percidae. In the Mississippi and Ohio basins, it is found in small and medium-sized rivers, including fast-flowing sections, and uses sandy or gravelly bottoms. It can bury itself in the sand, leaving only its eyes visible.