Fishing for Cypress darter

Etheostoma proeliare

The Cypress darter is a small, slender fish found in slow-moving streams and swamps of the southeastern United States. It displays a mottled pattern of browns and greens, aiding camouflage among vegetation. Typically measuring 1.5-2.5 inches and weighing a few ounces, it exhibits secretive behavior, often hiding among plant debris and feeding near the substrate in shallow waters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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