Watercress darter
📖 Overview
Watercress darter (Etheostoma nuchale), first described by Howell & Caldwell, 1965 is a small fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 5.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Watercress darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Watercress darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 33°N - 32°N North America: found only in springs on Halls and Village creeks (Black Warrior River system) in Jefferson County in Alabama, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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