Harlequin darter
📖 Overview
Inhabits sand and gravel runs of small to medium rivers, usually near debris . Feeds on midge, blackfly, and caddisfly larvae, and mayfly nymphs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Harlequin darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Harlequin darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 39°N - 31°N North America: Former Mississippi Embayment and Gulf Slope drainages from Kentucky and Missouri to Louisiana, and from Escambia River in Alabama and Florida to Neches River in Texas in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
midge, blackfly, and caddisfly larvae, and mayfly nymphs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Harlequin Darter |
| 🌍CES | candátek harlekýnský |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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