Birmingham darter
📖 Overview
Birmingham darter (Etheostoma birminghamense) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: possession of a unique allozyme allelic combination of isocitrate dehydrogenase and malate dehydrogenase; modally 13 pectoral fin rays; lateral blotches on the anterior half of the body that are taller than wide; average of 49.3 lateral line scales and modally 10 dorsal fin spines .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Birmingham darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Birmingham darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Birmingham darter is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical North America: USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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