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Channel Darter

Percina copelandi

Taxonomy

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

About

The channel darter (Percina copelandi) is a species of fish in the perch family, Percidae, and the subfamily Etheostomatinae. It is native to North America where it typically occurs in the sandy or gravelly shallows of lakes and in small and medium-sized rivers in riffles over sand, gravel or rock bottoms. It is a small fish ranging from 34 to 72 mm (1.3 to 2.8 in) in length, olive brown with darker speckles and sometimes with a dark...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Channel Darter?
The scientific name of Channel Darter is Percina copelandi.
What is the conservation status of Channel Darter?
The Channel Darter has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Channel Darter belong to?
Channel Darter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Channel Darter belong to?
Channel Darter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Channel Darter belong to?
Channel Darter belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Channel Darter belong to?
Channel Darter belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Channel Darter belong to?
Channel Darter belongs to the family Percidae.
What genus does Channel Darter belong to?
Channel Darter belongs to the genus Percina.