greenside darter
| Scientific name | Etheostoma blennioides |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Rafinesque |
| Year of description | 1819 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Percidae |
| Genus | Etheostoma |
Introduction
Etheostoma blennioides, more commonly known as the greenside darter, is a small cold water predator native to the eastern United States, from northern Georgia to Canada.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size5 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Longevity5 year
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Patterncircle pattern
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Average size5 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Longevity5 year
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Patterncircle pattern
How to recognize the greenside darter ?
Individuals are beige to fluorescent green in color, with red spots.
Sexual dimorphism
Males have brighter colors than females.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The greenside darter is primarily a carnivore, feeding on midge larvae and micro-crustaceans. Adults also consume flies and mayflies, as well as various types of immature aquatic insects.
Males are territorial, especially during the breeding season where they can be aggressive in courting a female.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui enfouit ses œufs
The greenside darter is an oviparous fish that buries its eggs. When the female is ready to spawn, she buries herself slightly and the male releases his sperm. Fertilization occurs in the substrate.
Once the eggs are laid, the parents abandon their offspring.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Geographic distribution & Conservation
This species is found from the Great Lakes region to the Mississippi River. It is present in a large part of the eastern United States.
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature4 - 18 °C
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
The species particularly prefers clear, fast-flowing waters and rapids.
Species of the same biotope
finescale saddled darter
Percidae
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Scientific partners
Species of the same family
Same genus
finescale saddled darter
Percidae
Species of the same biotope
finescale saddled darter
Percidae