Rock darter
📖 Overview
Rock darter (Etheostoma rupestre) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 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 Rock darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rock darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 35°N - 32°N North America: found only in Mobile Bay drainage of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and extreme southeastern Tennessee 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) - 1 records indexed .
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