Fishing for Johnny darter

Etheostoma nigrum

The Johnny darter is a small freshwater fish, typically measuring 1.5 to 2.5 inches and weighing less than 0.1 pounds. It has a slender body with a mottled brown and yellow pattern. Inhabiting streams and rivers with sandy or gravelly bottoms, it feeds on small invertebrates. Known for its bottom-dwelling behavior, it is a non-aggressive species. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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