Waccamaw darter (Etheostoma perlongum) fish species and information / pictures of Waccamaw darter - Etheostoma perlongum

Waccamaw darter (Etheostoma perlongum) fish species information

Scientific Name
Etheostoma perlongum

Common Name
Waccamaw darter

Biology
Inhabits shallow, sandy areas of lake (Ref. 5723). Eggs are found clustered on underside of stone and guarded by males (Ref. 7043).

Classification

Classified By
Hubbs & Raney, 1946
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Perches (Percidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County in North Carolina, USA.
Range
35°N - 34°N

Environment

Climate
Temperate
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
3.25 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
9.0 cm
Common Length
6.0 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
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Assuming tmax=1-3; Fec=50)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated