Fringed darter
📖 Overview
Inhabits rocky pools and adjacent riffles of headwaters, creeks and small rivers ; also found in streams . Feeds on aquatic insect immatures, including midge and caddisfly larvae and mayfly nymphs, and crustaceans, such as isopods, amphipods, and small crayfishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Fringed darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fringed darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 40°N - 35°N North America: in lower Cumberland River drainage in Kentucky and Tennessee, USA; in the middle Duck River system in Tennessee, and Shoal Creek system in Tennessee and Alabama; and in Reelfoot Lakes tributaries in Tennessee.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insect immatures, including midge and caddisfly larvae and mayfly nymphs, and crustaceans, s
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Fringed Darter |
| 🌍CES | candátek třásnoploutvý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Frynsesmutte |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Flecheiro-de-franjas |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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