Stripetail darter
📖 Overview
Inhabit rocky pools of headwaters, creeks and small rivers . Adults feed on midge larvae, mayfly and stonefly nymphs, and crustaceans . Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone and guarded by males .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Stripetail darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stripetail darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Stripetail darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone . Males guard the eggs .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 38°N - 34°N North America: tributaries of Ohio River in southern Illinois and western Kentucky; Green River drainage in Kentucky; upper Cumberland River drainage in Kentucky and Tennessee; and Tennessee River drainage in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
midge larvae, mayfly and stonefly nymphs, and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catonotus kennicotti | Putnam | 1863 | Synonym |
| Etheostoma cumberlandicum | Jordan & Swain | 1883 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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