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The '''rush darter''' ('''''Etheostoma phytophilum''''') is | The '''rush darter''' ('''''Etheostoma phytophilum''''') is an endangered species of fish in [[Turkey Creek]] in [[Jefferson County]] and the Wildcat Branch of Clear Creek in Winston County. It was first identified as a unique species in [[1999]]. The brownish-yellow fish typically grow to two or three inches and are believed to have a lifespan of two to three years. | ||
== References == | |||
* Connell, Luke. (Date unknown.) "Tiny fish nets spot on state's protected species list." ''Birmingham Post-Herald''. Accessed April 15, 2009 from [http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/fish/other/darters/rushdarter.cfm OutdoorAlabama.com]. | |||
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Revision as of 13:32, 15 April 2009
The rush darter (Etheostoma phytophilum) is an endangered species of fish in Turkey Creek in Jefferson County and the Wildcat Branch of Clear Creek in Winston County. It was first identified as a unique species in 1999. The brownish-yellow fish typically grow to two or three inches and are believed to have a lifespan of two to three years.
References
- Connell, Luke. (Date unknown.) "Tiny fish nets spot on state's protected species list." Birmingham Post-Herald. Accessed April 15, 2009 from OutdoorAlabama.com.