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Spottail Darter

Etheostoma squamiceps

Taxonomy

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

About

The spottail darter (Etheostoma squamiceps) is a species of darter endemic to the eastern United States. It is found in the Ohio River basin and in the Red River system of the Cumberland River drainage. It inhabits rocky pools and nearby riffles of flowing waters up to the size of small rivers. This species can reach a length of 8.8 centimetres (3.5 in) TL though most only reach about 4.6 centimetres (1.8 in).

Frequently Asked Questions

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