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TABS Species Account TN00073

TN00073 SHARPHEAD DARTER ETHEOSTOMA ACUTICEPS

Tennessee Animal Biogeographic System TABS

version 12/2002


Taxonomy
Status
Distribution
Habitat Associations
Food Habits
Environmental Associations
Life History
Management Practices
References

Environmental Associations

LifestageEnvironmental Association
AdultTurbidity: Clear water
AdultBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation
EggWater Temperature: Between 21-27 degrees C
EggSubstrate: Mud or silt
GeneralWater Temperature: Specified in Comments
GeneralTurbidity: Clear water but tolerate periodic cloudiness
GeneralSubstrate: Rocks
GeneralRelation to Substrate: Occurs on substrate [not penetrating]
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rubble
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation
GeneralGradient: Moderate
GeneralFlow: Medium streams [50-1000 cfs mean annual flow]
GeneralWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Greater than 3.5 fps
GeneralWater Depth Preference: 1-5 ft.
GeneralElevation: 2000-3000 ft.
LimitingTurbidity: Clear water
LimitingBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation
GeneralAir Temperature: Unknown
GeneralWater Temperature: Specified in Comments
GeneralDissolved Oxygen: Unknown
GeneralWater pH: Unknown
GeneralTurbidity: Unknown
GeneralTotal Dissolved Solids: Unknown
GeneralNutrient [Phosphorus and Nitrogen]: Unknown
GeneralBiodegradable Organics: Unknown
GeneralSubstrate: Rocks
GeneralRelation to Substrate: Unattached - normally free living
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Gravel
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Boulders
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rooted aquatic vegetation
GeneralStability of Bottom: Stable
GeneralAquatic Vegetation [specified type]: Specified in comments
GeneralDensity of Aquatic Vegetation: Specified in comments
GeneralGradient: Specified in Comments
GeneralFlow: Unknown
GeneralWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Specified in Comments
GeneralTrophogenic Zones: Unknown
GeneralAquatic Habitat Zonation: Unknown
GeneralWater Level: Unknown
GeneralSalinity: Unknown
GeneralGround water: Unknown
GeneralSeeds/Springs: Unknown
GeneralSpecific Conductances [uMhos]: Unknown
GeneralAlkalinity: Unknown
GeneralTotal Hardness: Unknown
GeneralFlood Plain: Unknown
GeneralWater Depth Preference: 1-5 ft.
GeneralElevation: Specified in Comments
GeneralAspect: Unknown
GeneralSoil Needs: Unknown
GeneralSoil Texture: Unknown
GeneralSoil Depth: Unknown
GeneralSoil Profile: Unknown
GeneralSoil Drainage: Unknown
GeneralSoil pH: Unknown
GeneralSlope: Unknown
GeneralSoil Moisture: Unknown
GeneralSoil Compaction: Unknown
GeneralTerrestrial Features: Unknown
GeneralCoastal Features: Unknown
GeneralAquatic Features: Riffles
GeneralInland Wetlands: Inland open fresh water
LimitingWater Temperature: Specified in Comments
LimitingTurbidity: Clear water
LimitingSubstrate: Rocks
EggSubstrate: Sand
EggSee comments on environmental associations
Breeding AdultSubstrate: Mud or silt
Breeding AdultSee comments on environmental associations

Comments on General Environmental Associations

0-26 DEGREES C

Comments on Limiting Environmental Associations

0

References/LifestageReference Numbers
GeneralTN5005, 809, 786, 796, 791, 777, 812, 785, 4205
LimitingTN5005, 809, 786, 796, 791
Breeding AdultTN5005, 791
Feeding AdultTN5005
Resting AdultTN5005
EggTN5005, 791


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