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Westfall's Darter

Percina westfalli

Taxonomy

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

About

Percina westfalli, the Sooty-banded darter or Westfall's darter is a species of darter (subfamily Etheostomatinae) native to the Southeastern United States. A benthic fish, they typically inhabit streams and smaller rivers over sand or gravel bottoms where they are primarily insectivorous. The species is sympatric with P. crypta within the Apalachicola Basin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Westfall's Darter?
The scientific name of Westfall's Darter is Percina westfalli.
What kingdom does Westfall's Darter belong to?
Westfall's Darter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Westfall's Darter belong to?
Westfall's Darter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Westfall's Darter belong to?
Westfall's Darter belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Westfall's Darter belong to?
Westfall's Darter belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Westfall's Darter belong to?
Westfall's Darter belongs to the family Percidae.
What genus does Westfall's Darter belong to?
Westfall's Darter belongs to the genus Percina.