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Blackbanded Darter

Percina nigrofasciata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Percidae ›Genus: Percina

About

The blackbanded darter (Percina nigrofasciata) is a small freshwater fish belonging to the Percina genus in the Percidae family. It is native to the river systems of the southeastern United States where it is found in the states of South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. It lives over sandy or gravelly bottoms in smaller rivers and streams and its color varies depending on the different habitats in which it lives. It feeds on...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackbanded Darter?
The scientific name of Blackbanded Darter is Percina nigrofasciata.
What kingdom does Blackbanded Darter belong to?
Blackbanded Darter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blackbanded Darter belong to?
Blackbanded Darter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Blackbanded Darter belong to?
Blackbanded Darter belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Blackbanded Darter belong to?
Blackbanded Darter belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Blackbanded Darter belong to?
Blackbanded Darter belongs to the family Percidae.
What genus does Blackbanded Darter belong to?
Blackbanded Darter belongs to the genus Percina.