Carolina darter
📖 Overview
Carolina darter (Etheostoma collis), first described by Hubbs & Cannon, 1935 is a small fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Carolina darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Carolina darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 38°N - 33°N North America: found only in the Atlantic Piedmont from Roanoke River drainage of Virginia to Santee River drainage of South Carolina in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Carolina Darter · Saluda Darter |
| 🌍CES | candátek karolinský · candátek saludanský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Flecheiro-sapo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hololepis collis | Hubbs & Cannon | 1935 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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