Greenthroat darter (Etheostoma lepidum) fish species and information / pictures of Greenthroat darter - Etheostoma lepidum

Greenthroat darter (Etheostoma lepidum) fish species information

Scientific Name
Etheostoma lepidum

Common Name
Greenthroat darter

Biology
Adults occur in gravel and rubble riffles, especially spring-fed and vegetated riffles, of headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 5723). Eggs are found attached to the substrate unguarded (Ref. 7043).

Classification

Classified By
Baird & Girard, 1853
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Perches (Percidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: found in Colorado, Guadalupe and Nueces River drainages in Texas, USA; and in Pecos River system in New Mexico, USA.
Range
35°N - 27°N

Environment

Climate
Tropical
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
3.2 s.e. 0.42 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
6.6 cm
Common Length
3.2 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 (14 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=15-200)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated