Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation

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

Status References: 003 , 010

Habitat Summary

"Occurs in clear permanent streams with high gradient and gravel or rubble bottom."

Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"

References: 001 , 006

Distribution

General Occurrence in State:

"Recent collections are only from the Current and Jack's Fork rivers *001*."

County Occurance

County Occurence
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