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Tangerine Darter

Percina aurantiaca

Taxonomy

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

About

The tangerine darter or river slick (Percina aurantiaca) is a small freshwater ray-finned fish in the perch family found in the eastern United States. It grows to a length of 4.3 to 7.1 inches (11 to 18 cm), males being bright orange-red while females are yellow. It is insectivorous, picking insect larvae off aquatic plants and the riverbed, and sometimes rolling small stones over to expose prey. It breeds in late spring and early summer, typically in...

Frequently Asked Questions

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