Etheostoma chlorobranchium és una espècie de peix de la família dels pèrcids i de l'ordre dels perciformes.
Els mascles poden assolir els 10 cm de longitud total.[2]
Es troba a Nord-amèrica: Carolina del Nord, Tennessee i Geòrgia.[2]
Etheostoma chlorobranchium és una espècie de peix de la família dels pèrcids i de l'ordre dels perciformes.
The greenfin darter (Etheostoma chlorobranchium) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish, a darter from the subfamily Etheostomatinae, part of the family Percidae, which also contains the perches, ruffes and pikeperches. It is endemic to the eastern United States.
The greenfin darter is primarily restricted to the fast-flowing, mountainous streams and rivers of the upper Tennessee River drainage area, in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. The species' range stretches from the upper Holston and Watauga Rivers, south through the French Broad and Little Tennessee Rivers, and ultimately ends at the Hiwassee River.[2]
The greenfin darter is a benthic insectivore, feeding mainly on insect larvae in cold, high-elevation creeks and rivers. A study by Bryant et al. revealed the diet of the greenfin darter may be the most diverse in the genus, with some individuals' guts containing up to 15 different species of insects.[2] Its predators are mainly larger freshwater fish, such as smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) and madtoms (genus Notorus). Darters in general are important food sources for many fish.[3] Freshwater eels commonly consume adult darters, and suckerfish prey on their eggs. The species is relatively abundant, and has been found to hybridize with E. camurum and E. rufilineatum, where ranges overlap. Like many other darter species, the greenfin has adapted morphologically to reduce drag and allow stationary positioning on the substrate even in the midst of fast-flowing riffles.[4]
Spawning occurs from late May to early August. Females bury themselves in the substrate in areas protected from strong currents, and release eggs upon the arrival of a mate. The male may remain at the spawning site for several hours, guarding the eggs.[2] Growth is extremely rapid, with juveniles reaching 45 mm in just a year. Mean length is 62 mm, with some individuals reaching as much as 110 mm.[5] Lifespans can be up to five years. E. chlorobranchium is thought to be the largest species in the subgenus Nothonotus.
E. chlorobranchium has not been evaluated by the IUCN,[5] although it is classified as state threatened in Georgia.[6] However, the species is found and protected in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Southern Appalachian Biosphere reserve.[7] Greenfin populations are certainly vulnerable to siltation, water impoundment (or any change to water velocity), and agricultural runoff. A close relative, E. camurum, has seen huge population declines due to anthropogenic environmental disturbances, and is listed as critically imperiled in several states.[8] Hybridization between E. chlorobranchium, E. camurum, and E. rufilineatum does not appear to be a threat to the species.[9] Additionally, climate change may force the greenfin into higher elevations, and into smaller streams. This will almost certainly lead to population declines. Because of its position as an important food source for larger fish in the Tennessee River drainage area, it is important for this species to be assessed and monitored in the future.
The greenfin darter (Etheostoma chlorobranchium) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish, a darter from the subfamily Etheostomatinae, part of the family Percidae, which also contains the perches, ruffes and pikeperches. It is endemic to the eastern United States.
Etheostoma chlorobranchium es una especie de peces de la familia Percidae en el orden de los Perciformes.
Los machos pueden llegar alcanzar los 10 cm de longitud total.[1]
Se encuentran en Norteamérica: Carolina del Norte, Tennessee y Georgia.
Etheostoma chlorobranchium es una especie de peces de la familia Percidae en el orden de los Perciformes.
Etheostoma chlorobranchium Etheostoma generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Percidae familian sailkatzen da.
Etheostoma chlorobranchium Etheostoma generoko animalia da. Arrainen barruko Percidae familian sailkatzen da.
Etheostoma chlorobranchium is een straalvinnige vissensoort uit de familie van de echte baarzen (Percidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1972 door Zorach.
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