Etheostoma mariae
Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
Percidae | Etheostoma mariae | (Fowler) | 1947 | Pinewoods Darter |
Unique Characteristics: Belly and interpelvic area lacking modified scales. Lateral line normal, not arched upward. 1st anal spine stiff, as thick as 2nd spine. Sides dark dorsally and yellow ventrally; breast and lower half of head with black spots. Broad dusky lateral stripe. Spinous dorsal fin with bright red band. Restricted to the Lumber basin.
Similar Species: None
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