Bluebreast darter
📖 Overview
Bluebreast darter (Etheostoma camurum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bluebreast darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluebreast darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Bluebreast darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are left buried in small gravel and pebbles .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 42°N - 35°N North America: Ohio River basin from western New York to eastern Illinois, and south to Tennessee River in North Carolina and Tennessee in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothonotus camurus | Cope | 1870 | Synonym |
| Poecilichthys camurus | Cope | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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