Guadalupe darter
📖 Overview
Guadalupe darter (Percina apristis), first described by Hubbs & Hubbs, 1954 is a small fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished by having the following characters: preopercle usually with 0-1 serrae (rarely 2-6); lateral line with 65-81scales (usually more than 67); and belly of males usually with 24 or more scutes .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Guadalupe darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical North America: Guadalupe River system in Texas, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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