Percina phoxocephala, known as the slenderhead darter, is a small, elongated fish with a pointed snout and distinctive dark lateral stripes. Found in freshwater streams and rivers across the central United States, it grows up to 4 inches in length and weighs just a few ounces. It primarily feeds on aquatic invertebrates and displays a benthic lifestyle, often staying near the substrate.
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