Longhead darter
📖 Overview
Occurs in rocky flowing pools, usually above and below rubble riffles of clear, small to medium rivers ; also found in creeks . Feeds on small crayfishes and mayfly nymphs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Longhead darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longhead darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 42°N - 36°N North America: Ohio River basin from New York and North Carolina, and west to western central Kentucky and Tennessee in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
small crayfishes and mayfly nymphs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | longhead darter |
| 🌍CES | percina velkohlavá |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etheostoma macrocephalum | Cope | 1867 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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