Emerald darter
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky pools, sometimes riffles, of creeks and small to medium rivers . Feeds primarily on midge larvae and pupae, also eats caddisfly and mayfly immatures and microcrustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Emerald darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Emerald darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Emerald darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Emerald darter is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 39°N - 36°N North America: occurs only in the upper Kentucky and upper Cumberland River drainages in eastern Kentucky and northeastern Tennessee, USA.
🌿 Ecology
midge larvae and pupae, also eats caddisfly and mayfly immatures and microcrustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Emerald Darter |
| 🌍CES | candátek Baileyův |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Flecheiro-esmeralda |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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