[4] It is a rare species which is endemic to Georgia in the United States, where it occurs only in the Etowah River and two of its tributaries.

[3] This fish is brownish or grayish in color with dark blotches on the sides.

During the breeding season, the male develops a blue-green color on its breast.

[3] This fish lives in creek and river habitat in areas where the riverbed is rocky with gravel, cobbles, or boulders.

It lives only in the Etowah River, and the tributaries Long Swamp and Amicalola Creek.