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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Subtropical

Lollipop darter

Etheostoma neopterum Howell & Dingerkus, 1978
Max Length
8.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Typical Length
4.9 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabit rocky and sandy pools of headwaters and creeks ; also found in streams . Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone and guarded by males .

Scientific Name
Etheostoma neopterum
Authority
Howell & Dingerkus, 1978
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
8.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
20.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Lollipop darter is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Lollipop darter is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Lollipop darter is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone . Males guard the eggs .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 38°N - 34°N North America: Tennessee River drainage and Bayou du Chien (Mississippi River tributary), 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
Near Threatened
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
Subtropical
Described By
Howell & Dingerkus, 1978

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Lollipop Darter · Lollypop Darter
🌍CES candátek americký

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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