Niangua darter
📖 Overview
This species inhabits rocky pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers . Its eggs are found buried in the substrate .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished by having the following characters: caudal fin base with 2 jet-black spots (unfused); lateral line with 72-82 scales; breeding males with large bright orange and green bars along side, orange and green bands on dorsal and caudal fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Niangua darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Niangua darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are found buried in the substrate .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 39°N - 37°N North America: Osage River drainage (Missouri River basin) in southern central Missouri, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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