Fishing for Bayou darter

Etheostoma rubrum

The Bayou darter is a small, elongated fish native to the Bayou Pierre system in Mississippi. It features a distinctive pattern of dark vertical bars along its sides. Typically measuring around 2-3 inches and weighing just a few ounces, it inhabits fast-flowing, gravel-bottomed streams. Its behavior includes darting movements and remaining close to the substrate for protection and feeding. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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