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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Redspot darter

Etheostoma artesiae Hay, 1881
Max Length
8 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Redspot darter (Etheostoma artesiae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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
Etheostoma artesiae
Authority
Hay, 1881
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8 cm
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Redspot darter is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Redspot darter is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Redspot darter is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Redspot darter is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate North America: Mississippi, U.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Hay, 1881

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