Harlequin darter (Etheostoma histrio) fish species and information / pictures of Harlequin darter - Etheostoma histrio

Harlequin darter (Etheostoma histrio) fish species information

Scientific Name
Etheostoma histrio

Common Name
Harlequin darter

Biology
Inhabits sand and gravel runs of small to medium rivers, usually near debris (Ref. 5723, 10294). Feeds on midge, blackfly, and caddisfly larvae, and mayfly nymphs (Ref. 10294).

Classification

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

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Former Mississippi Embayment and Gulf Slope drainages from Kentucky and Missouri to Louisiana, and from Escambia River in Alabama and Florida to Neches River in Texas in the USA. In Red and Arkansas drainages west to Oklahoma and Texas; in Wabash River drainage and Green River system in USA.
Range
39°N - 31°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
3.23 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
7.7 cm
Common Length
5.4 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 (16 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