Smallscale darter
📖 Overview
Smallscale darter (Nothonotus microlepidus), first described by Raney & Zorach, 1967 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 7.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical 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
Physical description for Smallscale darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallscale darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 38°N - 36°N North America: lower Cumberland River drainage in western Kentucky and northern central Tennessee, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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