Aquatic Species at Risk, Eastern Sand Darter (Ontario populations) (Ammocrypta pellucida)

Aquatic Species at Risk, Eastern Sand Darter (Ontario populations) (Ammocrypta pellucida)

SARA Status: Threatened

Several horizontal sections on this infographic show the following:

An illustration of the Eastern Sand Darter (Ammocrypta pellucida), showing the following aspects labelled:

• relatively large eyes and a small mouth
• marked with dark spots along each side
• between 4 to 7 cm in length
• a slender fish with a translucent body that is faintly white, yellow or silvery

The next section lists threats, including:

• sediment and nutrient loading
• non-native species
• habitat degradation

A further section notes that in Ontario the Eastern Sand Darter is found in:

• Lake St. Clair
• Lake Erie
• Big Creek
• Grand River
• Sydenham River
• Thames River
• Detroit River

To the right of the infographic, a map of Ontario shows, by an overlaying rectangle, where the related population is found. Another map on the left of the infographic shows a magnified view of where the population is found by use of splotch markings.

A final section on the infographic notes that activities in or near water can harm aquatic species, and lists what you can do:

• prevent contaminants from entering the water
• report any aquatic invasive species sightings to DFO
• keep your shorelines natural
• protect sensitive habitat; contact DFO before doing any in-water work

The logo for the government of Canada is in the bottom left corner of the infographic.

Version 2024-03