Etheostoma osburni, the candy darter or finescale saddled darter, is a species of fish in the family Percidae, a member of the group known as darters. This species is endemic to the eastern United States where it is known only from the Kanawha River system in the states of Virginia and West Virginia. See more Etheostoma osburni can reach a length of 10 cm (3.9 in), though most only reach about 7.3 cm (2.9 in). This species has a lifespan of up to three years. It spawns in April and May. It is an invertivore, feeding on aquatic insect … See more Etheostoma osburni lives in a system of rivers, streams, and creeks in the central Appalachian Mountains. It can be found in rapid riffles in rocky riverbed habitat. It occurs in cold, cool, … See more Etheostoma osburni was first formally described as Poecilichthys osburni in 1932 by the American ichthyologists Carl Leavitt Hubbs and Milton Bernhard Trautman With the See more Etheostoma osburni has a limited range, it has been recorded in more than 10 locations and does not have a severely fragmented distribution, … See more Etheostoma osburni See more • Kessinger, Brin E., "Utilizing conservation genetics as a strategy for recovering the endangered Candy Darter (Etheostoma osburni) in West Virginia" (2024). Graduate Theses, … See more WebNov 26, 2024 · On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a final rule listing the candy darter ( Estheostoma osburni) as endangered and proposing critical habitat for the species. The candy darter is a small, freshwater fish species native to Virginia and West Virginia. The Service’s announcement finalizes its …

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WebSearch the New River Basin and you may spot a rainbow unlike any other. The bright and sweetly named candy darter flashes vibrant teals, reds, and oranges in the shallow, rocky West Virginia and Virginia streams. Darters … chili\u0027s morristown tn menu

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Webagement and conservation. The Candy Darter Etheostoma osburni (Figure S1a,b) represents a suite of other imperiled fishes in terms of their ecology, life‐history traits, and vulnera‐ bility to anthropogenic threats. Candy Darter … WebMar 2, 2024 · The candy darter, which inhabits some West Virginia’s most popular trout streams, has been placed on the federal Endangered Species List. To protect the darter, … WebNov 26, 2024 · On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a final rule listing the candy darter ( Estheostoma osburni) as endangered … chili\\u0027s mountain home ar