Highland Rim Darter
📖 Overview
Highland Rim Darter (Etheostoma kantuckeense), first described by Ceas & Page, 1997 is a small fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 5.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical 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
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Highland Rim Darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: Restricted to the upper Barren River system in Kentucky and Tennessee.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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