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Banded pygmy sunfish (Elassoma zonatum) fish species information

Scientific Name
Elassoma zonatum

Common Name
Banded pygmy sunfish

Biology
Occur in swamps, heavily vegetated sloughs and small sluggish streams, usually over mud (Ref. 10294, 58020). Oviparous, eggs are deposited in aquatic vegetation, preferably on strands of Ceratophyllum sp. When available (Ref. 58020). Feed on microcrustacea together with midge larvae, larger crustacea (isopods and amphipods), mayfly nymphs, and small snails and clams (Ref. 10294).

Classification

Classified By
Jordan, 1877
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Pygmy sunfishes (Elassomatiformes)
Family
Pygmy sunfishes (Elassomatidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Lower Roanoke River drainage, North Carolina; south to middle parts of St. Johns River, Florida; west to Brazos River drainages, Texas; and north to lower Wabash River drainage, Indiana and Illinois, USA.
Range
38°N - 29°N

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
10 °C
Water Temperature To
25 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 demersal
Trophic Level
3.66 s.e. 0.44 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
4.7 cm
Common Length
3.5 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5234 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=145)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated