finescale saddled darter
| Scientific name | Etheostoma osburni |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Hubbs & Trautman |
| Year of description | 1932 |
| IUCN category | NT |
| Family | Percidae |
| Genus | Etheostoma |
Introduction
Etheostoma osburni, commonly known as finescale saddled darter, is a fresh water fish from the North America.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
How to recognize the finescale saddled darter ?
The finescale saddled darter measures between 7 and 10 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The finescale saddled darter is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. However, the finescale saddled darter has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui enfouit ses œufs
The finescale saddled darter is a fish ovipare qui enfouit ses œufs.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature16 - 24 °C
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FlowStrong
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
The finescale saddled darter prefers well oxygenated waters in current areas and rapids. It frequents fast flowing waters where the bottom is strewn with pebbles, wood or leaves carried by the current. It can be found not far from waterfalls .
Species of the same biotope
greenside darter
Percidae
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Species of the same family
Same genus
greenside darter
Percidae
Species of the same biotope
greenside darter
Percidae
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