About Etheostoma oophylax Ceas & Page, 1992
Scientific Nomenclature
The guardian darter, scientifically named Etheostoma oophylax Ceas & Page, 1992, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish.
Taxonomic Classification
It is classified as a darter in the subfamily Etheostomatinae, which belongs to the family Percidae — a family that also includes perches, ruffes, and pikeperches.
Endemic Range
This species is endemic to the eastern United States.
Habitat
It lives in creeks and headwaters, where it occupies pools with gentle currents and the adjacent riffles.
Maximum Length
The guardian darter can grow to a maximum length of 7.4 centimetres (2.9 inches) in standard length.
