Creole darter
📖 Overview
Creole darter (Etheostoma collettei), first described by Birdsong & Knapp, 1969 is a small fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 7.40 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 3 years. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Creole darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Creole darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 36°N - 29°N North America: Ouachita, Red, Calcasieu and Sabine River drainages in Arkansas and Louisiana, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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