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TABS Species Account TN00311 

TN00311    LONGHEAD DARTER    PERCINA ALVORDIUS MACROCEPHALA

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 but tolerate periodic cloudiness
AdultGradient: Moderate
AdultFlow: Medium streams [50-1000 cfs mean annual flow]
AdultFlow: Large streams [1000-5000 cfs mean annual low]
AdultAquatic Features: Pool areas
GeneralTurbidity: Clear water but tolerate periodic cloudiness
GeneralSubstrate: Rocks
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Gravel
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Boulders
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Bedrock
GeneralGradient: Moderate
GeneralFlow: Medium streams [50-1000 cfs mean annual flow]
GeneralFlow: Large streams [1000-5000 cfs mean annual low]
GeneralWater Depth Preference: 1-5 ft.
GeneralElevation: 1000-2000 ft.
GeneralAquatic Features: Pool areas
LimitingTurbidity: Clear water but tolerate periodic cloudiness
LimitingGradient: Moderate
LimitingFlow: Medium streams [50-1000 cfs mean annual flow]
LimitingFlow: Large streams [1000-5000 cfs mean annual low]
LimitingAquatic Features: Pool areas
GeneralTurbidity: Clear water
GeneralSubstrate: Rocks
GeneralRelation to Substrate: Unattached - normally free living
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Gravel
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Boulders
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Organic debris
GeneralStability of Bottom: Stable
GeneralGradient: High
GeneralFlow: Large streams [1000-5000 cfs mean annual low]
GeneralElevation: Specified in Comments
GeneralAquatic Features: Riffles
GeneralAquatic Features: Pool areas
GeneralInland Wetlands: Inland open fresh water
GeneralSee comments on environmental associations
GeneralFlow: Medium streams [50-1000 cfs mean annual flow]
LimitingTurbidity: Clear water
LimitingSubstrate: Rocks
LimitingBottom Type [Aquatic]: Gravel
LimitingBottom Type [Aquatic]: Boulders
LimitingAquatic Features: Riffles
LimitingAquatic Features: Pool areas

Comments on General Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Limiting Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Adult Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Breeding Adult Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Feeding Adult Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Resting Adult Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Juvenile Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Feeding Juvenile Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Resting Juvenile Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Larval Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Feeding Larva Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Resting Larva Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Pupa Environmental Associations

0

Comments on Egg Environmental Associations

0

References/LifestageReference Numbers
General2, 145, 2290, 1444, 798, 820, 2208, 789, 778, 812, 4205
Limiting2, 145, 2290, 1444, 798, 820, 2208, 789, 778, 812
Breeding Adult2, 145, 4205
Feeding Adult2, 145,
Resting Adult2, 145,


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