Predators
The Guadalupe darter is typically predated upon by large birds and fish commonly including,
Diet
The Guadalupe darter has a carnivorous diet that consist of small insects and arthropods including
Habitat
The Guadalupe darter prefers fast rocky runs of small to medium-sized rivers. It can also be found scavenging in the Texas wild rice. It ranges from spring lake to the southern San Marcos river, which is a part of the greater Guadalupe river basin.
Anatomy
The Guadalupe darter can reach up to 11 cm (4.3 in) in length. It is recognizable from its 6–8 black spots across the middle of its body. It has a tan upper half and a silver lower half. Unlike most ray-finned fishes, The Guadalupe darter does not contain a swim bladder. they move by scooting along the floor. The Guadalupe darter can live up to four years and reaches sexual maturity at one years old.
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