Allohistium


Allohistium is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fish which is classified in the subfamily Etheostomatinae, commonly known as the darters, part of the family Percidae which also includes the perches, ruffes and pikeperches. They are found in the rivers of Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia, in the Tennessee River, Duck [River (Tennessee)|Duck River] and Cumberland River drainages.

Taxonomy

Allohistium was originally erected as a subgenus of Etheostoma. Some authorities still regard Allohistium in this way.

Species

Currently, two species in this genus are recognized:Allohistium cinereum David [Humphreys Storer|Storer], 1845 Allohistium maydeni Powers & Kuhajda, 2012