Fishing for Bloodfin darter

Nothonotus sanguifluus

The bloodfin darter is a small freshwater fish native to clear, fast-flowing streams of the eastern United States. It has a slender, elongated body with olive and brown coloration and reddish-tinted fins. Adults reach about 2–3 inches in length and weigh up to 0.05 pounds. It is bottom-oriented, active in daylight, and displays localized territorial behavior. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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