Brassy darter
📖 Overview
Brassy darter (Percina campestria), first described by Wood & Near, 2026 is a small fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 6.90 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brassy darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical North America: USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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