Southern Sand Darter
NameSouthern Sand Darter
Scientific NameAmmocrypta meridiana
Common NamesSouthern Sand Darter
FamilyPercidae
OriginSoutheastern United States, Mobile River Basin, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)65-75
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther small, peaceful native darters, Small minnows, Peaceful bottom dwellers that tolerate similar conditions
Description
The Southern Sand Darter is a small, slender freshwater fish native to the Mobile River basin in the southeastern United States. It possesses a translucent body with distinctive lateral markings, allowing it to camouflage and burrow into sandy substrates. This species is an insectivore, primarily feeding on small aquatic invertebrates.
