The sickle darter is a small, freshwater fish recognized for its slender, elongated body and distinctive sickle-shaped dorsal fin. Native to clear, fast-flowing streams in the eastern United States, it typically grows to about 3-4 inches in length. It feeds on small aquatic invertebrates and displays solitary or small-group behavior, often staying close to the substrate. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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