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Cherokee Darter

Etheostoma scotti

Taxonomy

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

About

The Cherokee darter (Etheostoma scotti) is a rare species of fish in the perch family. It is endemic to Georgia in the United States, where it is limited to the Etowah River system. It inhabits creeks with rocky bottoms and little silt, typically occurring just above and below riffles. It is a whitish or yellowish fish with green and black spots on the flanks and eight dark saddle-like bars dorsally. It has a small range and...

Frequently Asked Questions

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