Taxonomy
Common Name: DARTER, WESTERN SAND
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: PERCIFORMES
Family: PERCIDAE
Genus: AMMOCRYPTA
Species: CLARA
Taxonomic Authority: JORDAN and MEEK
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2S3
GLOBAL RANK G3
Status References: 004 , 011 , 013
Habitat Summary
"Inhabits quiet shallow margins of streams and ditches with sand bottoms."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Occurs in upper Mississippi river and in lowland ditches of the southeast *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLINGER | AUDRAIN | ADAIR | ANDREW | ||
| BUTLER | CARTER | BOONE | ATCHISON | ||
| DUNKLIN | CLARK | CALLAWAY | BARRY | ||
| JEFFERSON | IRON | CAPE GIRARDEAU | BARTON | ||
| LEWIS | MADISON | CRAWFORD | BATES | ||
| LINCOLN | DENT | BENTON | |||
| MARION | FRANKLIN | BUCHANAN | |||
| MONROE | HOWELL | CALDWELL | |||
| NEW MADRID | KNOX | CAMDEN | |||
| PEMISCOT | MACON | CARROLL | |||
| PERRY | MONTGOMERY | CASS | |||
| PIKE | OREGON | CEDAR | |||
| RALLS | PHELPS | CHARITON | |||
| REYNOLDS | RANDOLPH | CHRISTIAN | |||
| ST. CHARLES | RIPLEY | CLAY | |||
| ST. LOUIS | SCHUYLER | CLINTON | |||
| STE. GENEVIEVE | SCOTLAND | COLE | |||
| STODDARD | SCOTT | COOPER | |||
| WAYNE | SHANNON | DADE | |||
| SHELBY | DALLAS | ||||
| ST. FRANCOIS | DAVIESS | ||||
| TEXAS | DEKALB | ||||
| WARREN | DOUGLAS | ||||
| WASHINGTON | GASCONADE | ||||
| GENTRY | |||||
| GREENE | |||||
| GRUNDY | |||||
| HARRISON | |||||
| HENRY | |||||
| HICKORY | |||||
| HOLT | |||||
| HOWARD | |||||
| JACKSON | |||||
| JASPER | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| LACLEDE | |||||
| LAFAYETTE | |||||
| LAWRENCE | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| LIVINGSTON | |||||
| MARIES | |||||
| MCDONALD | |||||
| MERCER | |||||
| MILLER | |||||
| MISSISSIPPI | |||||
| MONITEAU | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OSAGE | |||||
| OZARK | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PLATTE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RAY | |||||
| SALINE | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| STONE | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| TANEY | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 003 , 008 , 010 , 001
Distribution by Watersheds
North Fabius R. and Middle Fabius R.
South Fabius R.
Miss. R. from Des Moines R. to MO. R.; and North R.
South Fork from Headwaters to North Fork
Salt R.
Meramec R.
Miss. R. from River Aux Vases to Ohio R.
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
Central Till Plains, Mississippi River Alluvial Plains, Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Bluestem Prairie/Oak Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Southern Floodplain Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Glaciated Plains: Eastern
Glaciated Plains: Lincoln Hills
Big Rivers: Lower Missouri
Big Rivers: Upper Mississippi
Big Rivers: Lower Mississippi
Ozark Border
Ozark Border: Missouri River
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, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, sand"
References for Aquatic Associations: 003 , 007 , 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
Turbidity specified in comments(00040)
Siltation specified in comments(00050)
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: moderate current
Water level: permanently flooded
Water depth: shallow
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements: 007 , 001
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
Turbidity specified in comments(00040)
Siltation specified in comments(00050)
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
References for resting juvenile niche requirements: 007 , 001
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
References for feeding Adult niche requirements:
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity specified in comments(00040)
Siltation specified in comments(00050)
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: moderate current
Big river habitat: main channel border
Water level: permanently flooded
Water depth: shallow
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: ninth order or greater stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 007 , 008 , 001
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity specified in comments(00040)
Siltation specified in comments(00050)
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: moderate current
Big river habitat: main channel border
Water level: permanently flooded
Water depth: shallow
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: ninth order or greater stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
References for resting adult niche requirements: 007 , 008 , 001
Niche Requirement Summary
Big river habitat: main channel border
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: moderate current
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Siltation specified in comments(00050)
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: ninth order or greater stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Turbidity specified in comments(00040)
Water depth: shallow
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: 003
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Water - control sedimentation
Beneficial Management References: 009
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 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Mo Dept. Of Conserv., 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880). |
| 004 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
| 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 | Cross, F.B. 1967. Handbook Of Fishes Of Kansas. Univ. Ks Mus. Nat. Hist. Misc. Publ. 45. 357 Pp. |
| 008 | 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). |
| 009 | Muncy, R.J., G.J. Atchison, R.V. Bulkley, B.W. Menzel, L.G. Perry and R.C. Summerfelt. 1979. Effects Of Suspended Solids And Sediments On Reproduction And - Eay Life Of Warmwater Fish: A Review. U.S. Epa, Corvalis Oregon. 101 Pp. |
| 010 | Unpb Missouri Department of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102. |
| 011 | The Checklist Of Rare And Endangered Species Of Missouri. 1991. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 44 Pp. |
| 012 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
| 013 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |