The speckled darter is a small, colorful freshwater fish distinguished by dark speckles and banding along its body. It inhabits clear, rocky streams and small rivers with moderate to strong currents. Adults usually grow to about 1.5–2.5 inches in length and weigh less than 0.02 pounds. The species is active, benthic, and exhibits territorial behavior. This summary was AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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