Todd & Mike,
Swamp Darter- (Etheostoma fusiforme) [Drab coloration but quite common and
easy to keep.]
Christmas Darter - (Etheostoma hopkinsi) *Definately* have to check this one
out. [Here in SC, the christmas darter is on the list for species of special
concern. I would suggest the savannah darter (Etheostoma fricksium). It's
more colorful and very abundant. Probably my favorite darter]
Tessellated Darter (Etheostoma olmstedi) [Drab coloration but very common and
easy to keep]
Sawcheek Darter - (Etheostoma serrifer) [Very simmilar to the swamp darter.
Best way to distinguish between the two is to look for two small black spots
at the caudal base usually separated by a red dot (not always). Most of
these that we find have red eyes]
Blackbanded Darter (Percina nigrofasciata) May appear to have drab color for
darters, but I will note that the Blackside Darter (P. maculata) is a
personal favorite and has similar color and paterns. [This darter, while not
very colorful, has a very attractive pattern. I like this one]
Chip
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