Shield darter
📖 Overview
Inhabit gravel and sand riffles and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers . Eggs are found buried in the substrate .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Shield darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shield darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shield darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are found buried in the substrate .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 43°N - 36°N North America: Atlantic Slope drainages from Hudson and Susquehanna River in New York to Neuse River in North Carolina, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etheostoma peltatum | Stauffer | 1864 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 98 records indexed .
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