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Highland Rim Darter

Etheostoma kantuckeense

Taxonomy

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

About

The Highland Rim darter (Etheostoma kantuckeense) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish, a darter from the subfamily Etheostomatinae, part of the family Percidae, which also contains the perches, ruffes and pikeperches. It is endemic to the eastern United States, where it is only known to occur in Tennessee and Kentucky in the Barren River system. This species can reach a length of 5.6 centimetres (2.2 in) SL.

Frequently Asked Questions

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