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Brook L. Fluker Data-verified
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Associate Professor
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6 h-index
15 pubs
186 cited
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Biography and Research Information
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Brook L. Fluker's research focuses on the conservation genetics and population characteristics of freshwater fish species, particularly those endemic to the Ouachita and Interior Highlands regions of Arkansas. Their work investigates genetic diversity, gene flow, and population structure using molecular markers, aiming to inform conservation and management strategies for vulnerable species.
Recent publications include assessments of the paleback darter (<scp><i>Etheostoma pallididorsum</i></scp>) and the trispot darter (<scp><i>Etheostoma trisella</i></scp>), alongside studies on the Caddo madtom (<scp><i>Noturus taylori</i></scp>) and walleye (<scp><i>Sander vitreus</i></scp>). Fluker also examines physiological adaptations such as acclimation capacity and thermal tolerance in catfish species, comparing narrow endemics with broadly distributed relatives. This research contributes to understanding species resilience in changing environmental conditions. Fluker has 15 publications and an h-index of 6, with recent activity in 2025.
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- h-index: 6
- Publications: 15
- Citations: 186
Selected Publications
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Comparative acclimation capacity and thermal tolerance of a narrow endemic and a broadly distributed madtom catfish from the Ozark–Ouachita Mountain region, USA (2025)
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Critical Thermal Maxima of Two Interior Highland Endemic Catfishes, the Caddo Madtom (Noturus Taylori) and the Black River Madtom (Noturus Maydeni) (2025)
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Conservation genomics of the threatened Trispot Darter (Etheostoma trisella) (2023)
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Genetic differences among the Interior Highlands walleye (Sander vitreus) with mitochondrial and nuclear markers indicate the need for updated stocking practices (2023)
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Population Characteristics of the Etheostoma pallididorsum Distler and Metcalf (Paleback Darter), a Narrowly Distributed Endemic in the Ouachita Highlands, Arkansas (2022)
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Conservation genetic assessment of the paleback darter, <scp><i>Etheostoma pallididorsum</i></scp>, a narrowly distributed endemic in the Ouachita Highlands, Arkansas, USA (2021)
Collaboration Network
Top Collaborators
Brittany L. McCall
Arkansas State University
5 shared publications
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- Conservation genetic assessment of the paleback darter, <scp><i>Etheostoma pallididorsum</i></scp>, a narrowly distributed endemic in the Ouachita Highlands, Arkansas, USA
- Population Characteristics of the Etheostoma pallididorsum Distler and Metcalf (Paleback Darter), a Narrowly Distributed Endemic in the Ouachita Highlands, Arkansas
- Aspects of Distribution, Abundance, Habitat, and Life History of the Caddo Madtom (Noturus taylori), a Narrow Endemic of the Ouachita Highlands
- Critical Thermal Maxima of Two Interior Highland Endemic Catfishes, the Caddo Madtom (Noturus Taylori) and the Black River Madtom (Noturus Maydeni)
- Comparative acclimation capacity and thermal tolerance of a narrow endemic and a broadly distributed madtom catfish from the Ozark–Ouachita Mountain region, USA
Orithea Z. Regn
Arkansas State University (US)
2 shared publications
- Critical Thermal Maxima of Two Interior Highland Endemic Catfishes, the Caddo Madtom (Noturus Taylori) and the Black River Madtom (Noturus Maydeni)
- Comparative acclimation capacity and thermal tolerance of a narrow endemic and a broadly distributed madtom catfish from the Ozark–Ouachita Mountain region, USA
Leah K. Berkman
Missouri Department of Conservation (US)
1 shared publication
- Genetic differences among the Interior Highlands walleye (Sander vitreus) with mitochondrial and nuclear markers indicate the need for updated stocking practices
Chelsea L. Titus
Missouri Department of Conservation (US)
1 shared publication
- Genetic differences among the Interior Highlands walleye (Sander vitreus) with mitochondrial and nuclear markers indicate the need for updated stocking practices
Dustin R. Thomas
Arkansas State University
1 shared publication
In database
- Genetic differences among the Interior Highlands walleye (Sander vitreus) with mitochondrial and nuclear markers indicate the need for updated stocking practices
Paul Cieslewicz
Southeast Missouri State University (US)
1 shared publication
- Genetic differences among the Interior Highlands walleye (Sander vitreus) with mitochondrial and nuclear markers indicate the need for updated stocking practices
Dave Knuth
Southeast Missouri State University (US)
1 shared publication
- Genetic differences among the Interior Highlands walleye (Sander vitreus) with mitochondrial and nuclear markers indicate the need for updated stocking practices
Jeffrey B. Koppelman
Missouri Department of Conservation (US)
1 shared publication
- Genetic differences among the Interior Highlands walleye (Sander vitreus) with mitochondrial and nuclear markers indicate the need for updated stocking practices
Lori S. Eggert
University of Missouri (US)
1 shared publication
- Genetic differences among the Interior Highlands walleye (Sander vitreus) with mitochondrial and nuclear markers indicate the need for updated stocking practices
Kayla M. Fast
University of West Alabama (US)
1 shared publication
- Conservation genomics of the threatened Trispot Darter (Etheostoma trisella)
Bernard R. Kuhajda
Tennessee Temple University (US)
1 shared publication
- Conservation genomics of the threatened Trispot Darter (Etheostoma trisella)
Patrick E. O׳Neil
Geological Survey of Alabama (US)
1 shared publication
- Conservation genomics of the threatened Trispot Darter (Etheostoma trisella)
Stuart W. McGregor
Geological Survey of Alabama (US)
1 shared publication
- Conservation genomics of the threatened Trispot Darter (Etheostoma trisella)
Matthew S. Piteo
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (US)
1 shared publication
- Conservation genomics of the threatened Trispot Darter (Etheostoma trisella)
Michael J. Sandel
Mississippi State University (US)
1 shared publication
- Conservation genomics of the threatened Trispot Darter (Etheostoma trisella)
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