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Speckled Darter

Etheostoma stigmaeum

Taxonomy

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

About

The speckled darter (Etheostoma stigmaeum) is a species of darter endemic to the central and southeastern United States. It occurs in the Mississippi River basin and through the Gulf Coast drainages. It is also found in the Clinch River and the Powell River. This species inhabits rocky or sandy pools in flowing waters up to the size of medium rivers with fast currents. It can reach a length of 6.1 centimetres (2.4 in) TL though most only...

Frequently Asked Questions

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