Riverweed darter
📖 Overview
Riverweed darter (Etheostoma podostemone), first described by Jordan & Jenkins, 1889 is a small fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 7.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Riverweed darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Riverweed darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 41°N - 39°N North America: occurs only in the upper Roanoke River drainage in Virginia and North Carolina in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 44 records indexed .
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