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The '''Warrior darter''' ('''''Etheostoma bellator''''') is a species of fish native to [[Mulberry Fork]], [[Locust Fork]] and [[Valley Creek]] in the [[Black Warrior River]] system. It inhabits mainly rock-strewn running streams above the fall line. Its habitat is threatened by industrial and residential development. The 2.6 inch long fish features bright turquoise coloration on the males during breeding season. | The '''Warrior darter''' ('''''Etheostoma bellator''''') is a species of fish native to [[Mulberry Fork]], [[Locust Fork River|Locust Fork]] and [[Valley Creek]] in the [[Black Warrior River]] system. It inhabits mainly rock-strewn running streams above the fall line. Its habitat is threatened by industrial and residential development. The 2.6 inch long fish features bright turquoise coloration on the males during breeding season. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 10:00, 6 March 2008
The Warrior darter (Etheostoma bellator) is a species of fish native to Mulberry Fork, Locust Fork and Valley Creek in the Black Warrior River system. It inhabits mainly rock-strewn running streams above the fall line. Its habitat is threatened by industrial and residential development. The 2.6 inch long fish features bright turquoise coloration on the males during breeding season.
References
- Boschung Jr, Herber T. and Richard L. Mayden. (2004) Fishes of Alabama. Washington D.C.:Smithsonian Press.