Scaly sand darter
📖 Overview
Inhabits sandy runs of creeks, small to medium rivers and streams . Feeds mainly on midge larvae and entomostracans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Scaly sand darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Scaly sand darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Scaly sand darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Scaly sand darter is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 38°N - 30°N North America: Mississippi River basin from western Kentucky and southeastern Missouri south to southern Mississippi and west to eastern Oklahoma and Texas in the USA, and in Gulf drainages from Pascagoula River in Mississippi to San Jacinto River in Texas.
🌿 Ecology
midge larvae and entomostracans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Scaly Sand Darter |
| 🌍CES | okoun skvrněný |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Flecheiro-escamoso |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etheostoma vivax | Hay | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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