Cumberland plateau darter
📖 Overview
Cumberland plateau darter (Etheostoma spilotum), first described by Gilbert, 1887 is a small fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 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 Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Can be diagnosed by having 52-61 lateral-line scales, usually 62 or fewer, and 34-54 pored lateral-line scales, usually fewer than 50 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cumberland plateau darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate North America: Upper Kentucky River drainage in Kentucky, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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