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Fringed Darter

Etheostoma crossopterum

Taxonomy

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

About

The fringed darter (Etheostoma crossopterum) is a species of darter endemic to the eastern United States, where it occurs in the drainage of the Cumberland River, the Duck River system, the Shoal Creek system, and the tributaries of the Reelfoot Lakes of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama. It is an inhabitant of small streams and rocky pool and nearby riffles where they prey on insect larvae and nymphs, as well as small crustaceans. This species can reach...

Frequently Asked Questions

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