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Rainbow Darter

Etheostoma caeruleum

Taxonomy

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

About

The rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) is a native North American fish found in small, fast-moving streams and small to medium-sized rivers. It grows to 2 to 3 in (51 to 76 mm) in length. The species is very sensitive to pollution and silt, staying in clean, pollution-free water. The rainbow darter is easily identified by three dark spots on the back, and blue and orange in the dorsal and anal fins. It is a small perch-like fish found...

Frequently Asked Questions

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