Sipsey fork darter
📖 Overview
Sipsey fork darter (Etheostoma michellae), first described by Mayden, 2025 is a fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 12; Anal spines: 2. : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sipsey fork darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical North America: USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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