New 🐟 Mercury Safety Guide & Omega-3 Rankings Updated for 2026. View Omega-3 Rankings →

💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Longfin darter

Etheostoma longimanum Jordan, 1888
Max Length
8.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
3 yrs
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
5.3 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Longfin darter (Etheostoma longimanum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Etheostoma longimanum
Authority
Jordan, 1888
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
8.9 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Longfin darter is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longfin darter is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longfin darter is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Longfin darter is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 39°N - 37°N North America: found only in the upper James River drainage in Virginia and West Virginia in the USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2011

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
20.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Jordan, 1888

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Etheostoma longimane Jordan 1888 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 23 records indexed .

Occurrence density from GBIF View GBIF records ↗

👥 Community & Contribute

Aquareap Community Observations
0 Observations logged on Aquareap

No observations yet - be the first to log one!

View all observations for Longfin darter ↗
Suggest an Edit

Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.

Link to a scientific paper, FishBase, or other authoritative source
Report an Issue

Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.