Blenny darter Blenny darter The blenny darter ("Etheostoma blennius") is a poorly known species of fish in the family Percidae, from Alabama and Tennessee that inhabits swift riffles. The blenny darter lives a maximum of two to three years, grows to a maximum of 69 mm standard length, and is sexually mature at one year. It is reproductively active throughout March and April. Spawning occurs over gravel riffles with swift currents. Mature eggs are orange and translucent. The fish are insectivorous, with analyzed gut contents containing Nematocera larvae, more specifically black fly (Simuliidae) and midge (Chironomidae) larvae. Significant numbers of mayfly (Ephemeroptera)
Round goby invasive nematode "Anguillicoloides crassus". In the Vistula Lagoon, the most abundant parasites of the round goby are nematodes "Hysterothylacium aduncum" and "Anguillicoloides crassus". 25 species of parasites are noted in the round goby in the Great Lakes. The trematode "D. spathaceum" is most abundant core species overall. Also the cestode "Proteocephalus" sp. and the trematode "Neochasmus umbellus" are rather abundant. The round goby may circumvent more of the metacercariae of "N. umbellus" from completing their life cycle. The parasite “load” on the invasive gobies in the Great Lakes appears relatively low in comparison with their native habitats, lending support to