Taxonomy
Common Name: DARTER, SCALY SAND
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: PERCIFORMES
Family: PERCIDAE
Genus: AMMOCRYPTA
Species: VIVAX
Taxonomic Authority: HAY
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S3
GLOBAL RANK G5
Habitat Summary
"Occurs in streams and ditches with sand bottoms."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
References: 004
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Occurs in streams and ditches of southeast Missouri *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLINGER | MADISON | CARTER | ADAIR | ||
| BUTLER | MISSISSIPPI | IRON | ANDREW | ||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | PERRY | REYNOLDS | ATCHISON | ||
| DUNKLIN | SCOTT | ST. FRANCOIS | AUDRAIN | ||
| NEW MADRID | STE. GENEVIEVE | BARRY | |||
| PEMISCOT | BARTON | ||||
| STODDARD | BATES | ||||
| WAYNE | BENTON | ||||
| BOONE | |||||
| BUCHANAN | |||||
| CALDWELL | |||||
| CALLAWAY | |||||
| CAMDEN | |||||
| CARROLL | |||||
| CASS | |||||
| CEDAR | |||||
| CHARITON | |||||
| CHRISTIAN | |||||
| CLARK | |||||
| CLAY | |||||
| CLINTON | |||||
| COLE | |||||
| COOPER | |||||
| CRAWFORD | |||||
| DADE | |||||
| DALLAS | |||||
| DAVIESS | |||||
| DEKALB | |||||
| DENT | |||||
| DOUGLAS | |||||
| FRANKLIN | |||||
| GASCONADE | |||||
| GENTRY | |||||
| GREENE | |||||
| GRUNDY | |||||
| HARRISON | |||||
| HENRY | |||||
| HICKORY | |||||
| HOLT | |||||
| HOWARD | |||||
| HOWELL | |||||
| JACKSON | |||||
| JASPER | |||||
| JEFFERSON | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| KNOX | |||||
| LACLEDE | |||||
| LAFAYETTE | |||||
| LAWRENCE | |||||
| LEWIS | |||||
| LINCOLN | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| LIVINGSTON | |||||
| MACON | |||||
| MARIES | |||||
| MARION | |||||
| MCDONALD | |||||
| MERCER | |||||
| MILLER | |||||
| MONITEAU | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MONTGOMERY | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OREGON | |||||
| OSAGE | |||||
| OZARK | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PHELPS | |||||
| PIKE | |||||
| PLATTE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RALLS | |||||
| RANDOLPH | |||||
| RAY | |||||
| RIPLEY | |||||
| SALINE | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SHANNON | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CHARLES | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. LOUIS | |||||
| STONE | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| TANEY | |||||
| TEXAS | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WARREN | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001 , 004 , 007 , 008
Distribution by Watersheds
Castor R. and Castor R. Diversion Channel
St. Francis R. from Headwaters to Wappapello Dam
St. Francis R. from Wappapello Dam to Arkansas Border
Little R.
Black R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Mississippi River Alluvial Plains, Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Southern Floodplain Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Big Rivers: Lower Mississippi
Ozark Border: Mississippi River
Ozark: St. Francois Mountains
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Mississippi Lowlands
Mississippi Lowlands: Crowley's Ridge
Mississippi Lowlands: Lowlands
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Riverine"
References for Aquatic Associations: 001
Habitat Types:
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 005
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
"Carnivore"
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
Diptera (flies, midges, mosquitos, gnats); Larva stage
Aquatic Insects; Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits 001
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
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements:
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
Bottom type: sand
Density of aquatic vegetation: sparse
Gradient: low
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Gradient: low
Elevation 101-300'
Elevation 301-500'
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 007 , 011
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Gradient: low
Elevation 101-300'
Elevation 301-500'
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
References for resting adult niche requirements:
Niche Requirement Summary
Bottom type: sand
Density of aquatic vegetation: sparse
Elevation 101-300'
Elevation 301-500'
Gradient: low
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Water level: permanently flooded
Life History Information
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Foraging strategy: gleaning
Foraging sites: water
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Spawning site: sand
References for life history: 001 , 004
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Beneficial Management References:
Adverse Managment Practices:
Adverse Management References:
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. Publ. No. 29. 386 pp. |
| 003 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
| 004 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Mo Dept. Of Conserv., 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880) |
| 005 | Kelly, G. (Ed.) 1986. Animal Habitat Relations Handbook. Mo Dept. Of Conservation and U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Jefferson City, Mo. 293 Pp. |
| 006 | Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980. The Natutal Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24. |
| 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 Missouri Department of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102. |
| 009 | The Checklist Of Rare And Endangered Species Of Missouri. 1991. Mo Dept. Of Conservation, Jefferson City, Mo. 44 Pp. |
| 010 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
| 011 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Collection Records. Mo Dept Of Conservation, 1110 College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. 573-882-9880. |
| 012 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |