Goldline Darter | Percina aurolineata

Status: IUCN: Vulnerable; USFWS: Threatened (1992)

Threats: Impoundments, sedimentation, and pollution.

CFI Status: Propagated at CFI from 1999-2002 to develop propagation protocols, toxicity research by the EPA, and mussel host suitability tests.
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Native Range: Cahaba River system (Mobile Bay drainage), AL; Coosawattee River (Coosa River system), GA.

Spawning Habitat Preferences: Late spring spawners in rivers with moderate to high flows; bury eggs in sand and fine gravel substrates.

In Partnership With: Environmental Protection Agency; USFWS (Daphne, AL)