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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Tuscumbia darter

Etheostoma tuscumbia Gilbert & Swain, 1887
Max Length
6.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Typical Length
4 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Tuscumbia darter (Etheostoma tuscumbia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.1 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Etheostoma tuscumbia
Authority
Gilbert & Swain, 1887
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
6.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
13.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Tuscumbia darter is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Tuscumbia darter is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 36°N - 34°N North America: springs along Tennessee River in Alabama, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5
Food Items

amphipods, physid snails, and midge larvae (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00676 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
6.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
13.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilbert & Swain, 1887

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