Greenbreast darter
📖 Overview
Inhabit fast rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers ; also found in medium to large streams . Adults occur in the deepest portions of riffles with moderately strong current. Prey mainly on insects (midge and other dipteran larvae, mayfly nymphs, and smaller quantities of water mites and caddisfly larvae ). Feed by pecking small prey from the surface of rocks .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Greenbreast darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Greenbreast darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Greenbreast darter is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 35°N - 32°N North America: found only in Alabama and Black Warrior River systems (in Mobile Bay drainage) in Georgia, Alabama and southeastern Tennessee, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothonotus jordani | Gilbert | 1891 | Homotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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