The stripetail darter is a small, colorful freshwater fish known for its distinct vertical stripes along the tail. It inhabits clear, rocky streams and rivers in the eastern United States. Typically, it grows to about 1.5-2.5 inches and weighs only a few ounces. The stripetail darter is benthic, displaying territorial behavior, and is active during daylight hours. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Stripetail darter
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Stripetail darter
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