Slackwater darter
📖 Overview
Occur in gravel-bottomed pools, runs of creeks, small rivers and streams ; usually found in debris. Spawn in headwaters . Adults feed on aquatic isopods, amphipods (Hyalella), mayfly nymphs (Stenonema, Leptophlebia), midge larvae, and limpets . Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Slackwater darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slackwater darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 38°N - 36°N North America: found only in the middle Tennessee River drainage in southern central Tennessee and northern Alabama, USA.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic isopods, amphipods (Hyalella), mayfly nymphs (Stenonema, Leptophlebia), midge larvae, and li
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🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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