Fishing for Southern tesselated darter

Etheostoma maculaticeps

The Southern tessellated darter is a small, colorful freshwater fish predominantly found in streams and rivers of the southeastern United States. Characterized by its mottled pattern and vertical bars, it reaches about 2-3 inches in length and weighs only a few ounces. It thrives in clear, fast-flowing waters and displays a benthic lifestyle, often dwelling near the substrate. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Southern tesselated darter

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