Barrens topminnow
📖 Overview
Adults occur in vegetated pools and margins of springs and spring-fed headwaters and creeks (Ref 5723, 10294). 9.4 cm TL . Juveniles feed primarily on microcrustacea and midges; adults consume amphipods and isopods, small mayflies, terrestrial insects, and snails . Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Not a seasonal killifish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barrens topminnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Barrens topminnow is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Barrens topminnow is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 10°C - 25°C ; 36°N - 35°N North America: upper Caney Fork (Cumberland River drainage) and upper Duck River (Tennessee River drainage) systems in central Tennessee, USA.
🌿 Ecology
microcrustacea and midges; adults consume amphipods and isopods, small mayflies, terrestrial insects
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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