Fishing for Blueside darter

Etheostoma jessiae

The blueside darter is a small, vibrantly colored freshwater fish found in the streams and rivers of the southeastern United States. Featuring iridescent blue sides with dark vertical bars, it typically grows up to 3 inches long and weighs only a few ounces. It thrives in clear, fast-flowing waters and exhibits a benthic lifestyle, often seen darting along the substrate. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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