Greenbreast darter


The greenbreast darter is a species of darter endemic to the southeastern United States, where it occurs in the systems of the Alabama River and the Black Warrior River. It is an inhabitant of streams and rocky riffles of creeks and smaller rivers. This species can reach a length of, though most only reach about. Jordani is a patronym for the eminent ichthyologist, David Starr Jordan.

Habitat

Adults typically occur in riffles of clear creeks and small to medium rivers, in moderate to strong current with gravel or rubble substrate.

Distribution

Confined to the upper Mobile Basin, primarily above the Fall Line, and often a very common species in suitable habitats.