Niangua darter (Etheostoma nianguae) fish species and information / pictures of Niangua darter - Etheostoma nianguae

Niangua darter (Etheostoma nianguae) fish species information

Scientific Name
Etheostoma nianguae

Common Name
Niangua darter

Biology
Adults inhabit rocky pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723). Eggs are found buried in the substrate (Ref. 7043).

Classification

Classified By
Gilbert & Meek, 1887
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Perches (Percidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: found only in Osage River drainage (Missouri River basin) in southern central Missouri, USA.
Range
39°N - 37°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
3.31 s.e. 0.43 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
13.0 cm
Common Length
7.3 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 (20 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=4; Fec=162-3,974)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Vulnerable (VU) (B1+2c, D1)