The sawcheek darter is a small freshwater fish known for its distinctive serrated preopercular margin, giving it a "saw-like" appearance. It inhabits clear, rocky streams in the Southeastern United States. Typically, it reaches a length of 2-3 inches and weighs only a few ounces. This species feeds on small invertebrates and displays active behavior, often found in riffles. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Sawcheek darter
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Sawcheek darter
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