Fishing for Headwater darter

Etheostoma lawrencei

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

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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