Locust fork darter
📖 Overview
Locust fork darter (Etheostoma kimberlae), first described by Mayden, 2025 is a tiny fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 4.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 13; Anal spines: 2. : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Locust fork darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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