Yellowcheek darter
📖 Overview
Yellowcheek darter (Etheostoma moorei), first described by Raney & Suttkus, 1964 is a small fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 7.20 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 4 years. 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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Yellowcheek darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowcheek darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 36°N - 35°N North America: Little Red River system in northern central Arkansas, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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