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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Florida sand darter

Ammocrypta bifascia Williams, 1975
Max Length
7.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
5.3 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Florida sand darter (Ammocrypta bifascia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 7.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Ammocrypta bifascia
Authority
Williams, 1975
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Florida sand darter is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Florida sand darter is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Florida sand darter is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Florida sand darter is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 32°N - 29°N North America: Gulf coast drainages of the Florida panhandle and southern Alabama, USA from the Perdido River east to the Apalachicola River system.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
7.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Williams, 1975

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