Tufa darter (Etheostoma lugoi) fish species and information / pictures of Tufa darter - Etheostoma lugoi

Tufa darter (Etheostoma lugoi) fish species information

Scientific Name
Etheostoma lugoi

Common Name
Tufa darter

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. Presence of seven paris of branchiostegal rays; nuptial males have a blue throat; subdued body and fin markings; absence of bright or dark green coloration on the flanks; pectoral-fin base without scales.

Classification

Classified By
Norris & Minckley, 1997
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Perches (Percidae)

Distribution

Region
Central America
Distribution
Central America: Rio Mesquites and its tributaries in Bolson de Cuatro Cienegas, Mexico.
Range
Unknown

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
3.14 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
3.5 cm
Common Length
Unknown 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 (10 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