The headwater darter is a small freshwater fish native to clear, fast-flowing streams with gravel or rocky substrates in the eastern United States. It has a slender body with mottled brown and green coloration and distinct fin markings. Adults average 1.5–2.5 inches in length and weigh less than 0.05 pounds. It is benthic and exhibits territorial behavior during spawning. This summary was AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Headwater darter
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