The mud darter is a small freshwater fish found in slow-flowing streams and backwaters of the central and southern United States. It typically grows to about 2 inches in length and weighs less than 0.05 pounds. The body is slender and mottled brown, and it often remains partially buried in soft substrates while exhibiting short, darting movements. This summary was AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Mud darter
length · weight
Mud darter
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Mud darter
length · weight


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