Kentucky darter
📖 Overview
Kentucky darter (Etheostoma rafinesquei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Kentucky darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kentucky darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 39°N - 38°N North America: known only from the upper Green and Gasper River (Barren River tributary) systems in Kentucky in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Kentucky Darter · Kentucky Snubnose Darter |
| 🌍CES | candátek Rafinesqueův |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Kentucky-braknæsesmutte |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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