Olive darter
📖 Overview
Inhabits moderately deep boulder riffles and runs of small to medium rivers . Feeds on hydropsychid caddis larvae and heptageniid mayfly nymphs .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Olive darter is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Olive darter is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Olive darter is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Olive darter is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 36°N - 34°N North America: middle Cumberland River drainage (Big South Fork and Rockcastle River) in Kentucky and Tennessee, and in the upper Tennessee River drainage in North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
hydropsychid caddis larvae and heptageniid mayfly nymphs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etheostoma squamatus | Gilbert & Swain | 1887 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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