Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Nothonotus Higher classification Nothonotus | Phylum Chordata Family Percidae Scientific name Nothonotus aquali Rank Species | |
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Similar Striated darter, Blenny darter, Sharphead darter | ||
Coppercheek darter etheostoma aquali
The coppercheek darter (Nothonotus aquali) is a species of darter endemic to the southeastern United States. It is only known from the Duck River system of Tennessee. It is an inhabitant of small and medium rivers where it occurs in rocky riffles with clear, fast-flowing water. It preys on insect larvae and other immature stages and is also known to consume snails. This species can reach a length of 8 cm (3.1 in), though most only reach about 5.6 cm (2.2 in).
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