Fishing for Mud darter

Etheostoma asprigene

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

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Mud darter

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