Taxonomy
Common Name: DARTER, ARKANSAS SADDLED
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: PERCIFORMES
Family: PERCIDAE
Genus: ETHEOSTOMA
Species: EUZONUM
SubSpecies: EUZONUM
Taxonomic Authority: (HUBBS and BLACK)
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G3G4T3T4
Habitat Summary
"Occurs in clear permanent streams with high gradient and gravel or rubble bottom."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Recent collections are only from the Current and Jack's Fork rivers *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY | CHRISTIAN | BUTLER | ADAIR | ||
| CARTER | OREGON | ANDREW | |||
| DOUGLAS | REYNOLDS | ATCHISON | |||
| HOWELL | AUDRAIN | ||||
| OZARK | BARTON | ||||
| RIPLEY | BATES | ||||
| SHANNON | BENTON | ||||
| STONE | BOLLINGER | ||||
| TANEY | BOONE | ||||
| TEXAS | BUCHANAN | ||||
| CALDWELL | |||||
| CALLAWAY | |||||
| CAMDEN | |||||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
| CARROLL | |||||
| CASS | |||||
| CEDAR | |||||
| CHARITON | |||||
| CLARK | |||||
| CLAY | |||||
| CLINTON | |||||
| COLE | |||||
| COOPER | |||||
| CRAWFORD | |||||
| DADE | |||||
| DALLAS | |||||
| DAVIESS | |||||
| DEKALB | |||||
| DENT | |||||
| DUNKLIN | |||||
| FRANKLIN | |||||
| GASCONADE | |||||
| GENTRY | |||||
| GREENE | |||||
| GRUNDY | |||||
| HARRISON | |||||
| HENRY | |||||
| HICKORY | |||||
| HOLT | |||||
| HOWARD | |||||
| IRON | |||||
| JACKSON | |||||
| JASPER | |||||
| JEFFERSON | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| KNOX | |||||
| LACLEDE | |||||
| LAFAYETTE | |||||
| LAWRENCE | |||||
| LEWIS | |||||
| LINCOLN | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| LIVINGSTON | |||||
| MACON | |||||
| MADISON | |||||
| MARIES | |||||
| MARION | |||||
| MCDONALD | |||||
| MERCER | |||||
| MILLER | |||||
| MISSISSIPPI | |||||
| MONITEAU | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MONTGOMERY | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEW MADRID | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OSAGE | |||||
| PEMISCOT | |||||
| PERRY | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PHELPS | |||||
| PIKE | |||||
| PLATTE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RALLS | |||||
| RANDOLPH | |||||
| RAY | |||||
| SALINE | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SCOTT | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CHARLES | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
| ST. LOUIS | |||||
| STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
| STODDARD | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WARREN | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WAYNE | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001 , 006 , 007
Distribution by Watersheds
White R. above Tablerock Dam
James R.
White R. below Tablerock Dam and Little North Fork White R.
North Fork White R.
Current R.
Fourche Creek
Warm Fork Spring R. and South Fork
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Cedar Glades
Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Ozark: Springfield Plateau
Ozark: Upper Ozark
Ozark: Elk River
Ozark: White River
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Riverine, upper perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, cobble/gravel"
References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 006
Habitat Types:
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 004
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
"Herbivore"
Larval Food Habits
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits:
Juvenile Food Habits
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits
Adult Food Habits
Food Habits Unknown; Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits
Niche Requirements
Egg Niche Requirements
References for egg niches requirements:
Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements
References for feeding larvae niche requirements:
Resting Larvae Niche Requirements
References for resting Larvae niche requirements:
Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Gradient: high
Current velocity: swift current
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Natural features: riffles
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements: 001
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
References for resting juvenile niche requirements: 001
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Gradient: high
Current velocity: swift current
Water level: permanently flooded
Elevation 501-1000'
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 008
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Gradient: high
Current velocity: swift current
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Natural features: pools
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001 , 007
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Gradient: high
Current velocity: swift current
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Natural features: pools
References for resting adult niche requirements: 001 , 007
Niche Requirement Summary
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Current velocity: swift current
Elevation 501-1000'
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Gradient: high
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
Natural features: pools
Natural features: riffles
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Turbidity: clear water
Water level: permanently flooded
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable |
Life History Information
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Foraging strategy: gleaning
Foraging sites: water
Spawning site specified in comments(012)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable |
References for life history: 001 , 006
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Water - control sedimentation
Water - develop/maintain streamside vegetation
Water - stabilize streambanks
Agricultural - control erosion
Beneficial Management References: 006
Adverse Managment Practices:
Adverse Management References: 011
Comments on Management:
References for Management Comments:
References
| Reference Code | Citation |
|---|---|
| 001 | Pflieger, W.L. 1997. The Fishes Of Missouri, Revised Edition. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 372 Pp. |
| 002 | Nelson, Joseph S., Edwin J. Crossman, Héctor Espinosa-Pérez, Lloyd T. Findley, Carter R. Gilbert, Robert N. Lea, and James D. Williams. 2004. Common And Scientific Names Of Fishes From The United States, Canada and Mexico (6th Ed.). Amer. Fish Soc. Spec. |
| 003 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
| 004 | Kelly, G. (Ed.) 1986. Animal Habitat Relations Handbook. Mo Dept. Of Conservation and U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Jefferson City, Mo. 293 Pp. |
| 005 | Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980 The Natural Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24. |
| 006 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Mo Dept. Of Conserv., 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880). |
| 007 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. The Stream Resources Of Missouri. D-J Project F-1-R-28. Study S-20. Mo Dept. Of Conserv. 1110 S. College Ave. Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880). |
| 008 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Collection Records. Mo Dept Of Conservation, 1110 College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. 573-882-9880. |
| 009 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
| 010 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2007. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. MO Dept. of Conservation. Jefferson City, MO. 51 pp. |
| 011 | Quinn, Jeffrey W. and Thomas J. Kwak. 2003. Fish assemblage changes in an Ozark River after impoundment: a long-term perspective. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society. 132:110-119 |