Brown darter (Etheostoma edwini) fish species and information / pictures of Brown darter - Etheostoma edwini

Brown darter (Etheostoma edwini) fish species information

Scientific Name
Etheostoma edwini

Common Name
Brown darter

Biology
Inhabit sandy runs, especially near vegetation, of creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723). Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded (Ref. 7043).

Classification

Classified By
Hubbs & Cannon, 1935
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Perches (Percidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: known only from St. Johns River drainage of Florida to Perdido River drainage of Alabama in the USA.
Range
32°N - 29°N

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.16 s.e. 0.41 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
5.3 cm
Common Length
4.6 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated