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* Boschung Jr, Herber T. and Richard L. Mayden. (2004) ''Fishes of Alabama.'' Washington D.C.:Smithsonian Press. | * Boschung Jr, Herber T. and Richard L. Mayden. (2004) ''Fishes of Alabama.'' Washington D.C.:Smithsonian Press. | ||
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[[Category:Black Warrior River]] | [[Category:Black Warrior River]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:31, 6 February 2014
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.