Taxonomy
Common Name: DARTER, STARGAZING
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: PERCIFORMES
Family: PERCIDAE
Genus: PERCINA
Species: URANIDEA
Taxonomic Authority: (JORDAN and GILBERT)
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G3
Habitat Summary
"Inhabits permanent streams."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Occurs in the Current and Black rivers *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTLER | CARTER | ADAIR | |||
| RIPLEY | DUNKLIN | ANDREW | |||
| MISSISSIPPI | ATCHISON | ||||
| NEW MADRID | AUDRAIN | ||||
| PEMISCOT | BARRY | ||||
| SCOTT | BARTON | ||||
| STODDARD | BATES | ||||
| WAYNE | BENTON | ||||
| BOLLINGER | |||||
| BOONE | |||||
| BUCHANAN | |||||
| CALDWELL | |||||
| CALLAWAY | |||||
| CAMDEN | |||||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| IRON | |||||
| JACKSON | |||||
| JASPER | |||||
| JEFFERSON | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| KNOX | |||||
| LACLEDE | |||||
| LAFAYETTE | |||||
| LAWRENCE | |||||
| LEWIS | |||||
| LINCOLN | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| LIVINGSTON | |||||
| MACON | |||||
| MADISON | |||||
| MARIES | |||||
| MARION | |||||
| MCDONALD | |||||
| MERCER | |||||
| MILLER | |||||
| MONITEAU | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MONTGOMERY | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OREGON | |||||
| OSAGE | |||||
| OZARK | |||||
| PERRY | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PHELPS | |||||
| PIKE | |||||
| PLATTE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RALLS | |||||
| RANDOLPH | |||||
| RAY | |||||
| REYNOLDS | |||||
| SALINE | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SHANNON | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CHARLES | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
| ST. LOUIS | |||||
| STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
| STONE | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| TANEY | |||||
| TEXAS | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WARREN | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001 , 004 , 007
Distribution by Watersheds
Black R.
Current 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
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Mississippi Lowlands: Lowlands
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Riverine"
References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 004
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
Molluscs; Not Specified
Snails; Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits 012
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: gravel
Current velocity: swift current
Elevation 301-500'
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features: runs or raceways
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 010
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Bottom type: gravel
Current velocity: swift current
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Natural features: runs or raceways
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001 , 007
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Bottom type: gravel
Current velocity: swift current
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Natural features: runs or raceways
References for resting adult niche requirements:
Niche Requirement Summary
Bottom type: gravel
Current velocity: swift current
Elevation 301-500'
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features: runs or raceways
Stream order: seventh order stream
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)
References for life history: 001
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 Natural 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. Conserv. 1110 S. College Ave. Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880). |
| 008 | The Checklist Of Rare And Endangered Species Of Missouri. 1991. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 44 Pp. |
| 009 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
| 010 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Collection Records. Mo Dept Of Conservation, 1110 College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. 573-882-9880. |
| 011 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |
| 012 | Thompson, B.A. 1974. An Analysis Of Sympatric Populations Of Two Closely Related Species Of Percina, With Notes On Food Habits Of The Subgenus Imostoma. Assoc. Se Biol. Bull. 21:87 (Abstract). |