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Orangethroat Darter

Etheostoma spectabile

Taxonomy

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

About

The orangethroat darter (Etheostoma spectabile) is a species of darter endemic to the central and eastern United States where it is native to parts of the Mississippi River Basin and Lake Erie Basin. Its typical habitat includes shallow gravel riffles in cooler streams and rocky runs and pools in headwaters, creeks, and small rivers, with sand, gravel, rubble, or rock substrates. It forages on the bottom for the aquatic larvae of midges, blackfly, mayfly and caddisfly,...

Frequently Asked Questions

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