Etheostoma vitreum

Etheostoma vitreum
Glassy Darter – Etheostoma vitreum

Etheostoma vitreum

FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
PercidaeEtheostoma vitreum(Cope)1870Glassy Darter

Unique Characteristics: Belly and interpelvic area lacking modified scales. Lateral line normal, not arched upward. Body elongate. Scales on sides often embedded. Coloration of body yellow to beige, translucent in life. Peppered with black, brown and yellow flecks.

Glassy Darter - Etheostoma vitreum
Glassy Darter – Etheostoma vitreum villi

Similar Species: None

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