Shawnee darter
📖 Overview
Shawnee darter (Etheostoma tecumsehi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 9. Posterior infraorbital pores modally 3; supratemporal canal usually uninterrupted .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shawnee darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shawnee darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Shawnee darter is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate North America: known only from upland tributaries of the upper Pond River (Green River system) in Christian, Todd, and extreme southeastern Hopkins Counties, Kentucky, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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