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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Goldline darter

Percina aurolineata Suttkus & Ramsey, 1967
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Typical Length
5.8 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9 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
Percina aurolineata
Authority
Suttkus & Ramsey, 1967
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
9 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
21.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Goldline darter is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Goldline darter is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Goldline darter is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Goldline darter is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 35°N - 32°N North America: Coosa and Cahaba River systems (in Mobile Bay drainage) in Georgia and Alabama, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
9cm

🌡️ 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
21.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Suttkus & Ramsey, 1967

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