Etheostoma juliae Meek, 1891 Yoke darter |
photo by
The Native Fish Conservancy |
Family: | Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae | |||
Max. size: | 7.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | North America: found only in White River drainage (excluding Black River system) in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, USA. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 7-8; Vertebrae: 35-36 | |||
Biology: | Occur in clear, fast, rocky riffles of creeks and small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723). Spawn in batches (Ref. 36980). Distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 36980). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 December 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |