Redline Darter,  Etheostoma rufilineatum

 

Physical Description: 
�	Eyes almost on top of head
�	Slightly rounded tail fin 
�	Somewhat deep and compressed body
�	Somewhat pointed nose and terminal mouth 
�	Barred or checkered body
�	First dorsal fin clear with orange-red color
�	Second dorsal, anal, pelvic, and tail fins dark green or black with orange-red band
�	Hour glass shaped pigment at base of tail fin
�	Dark-colored body
�	Dark dashes and spots on head
�	Some fish only have yellow color in their fins

Similar species: 
�	Greenfin darter (Etheostoma chlorobranchium)

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 45-70 standard length 

Habitat:
�	Warm, clear, rocky streams and rivers 

Distribution in VA:
�	Found in Tennessee drainage

Food Habits:  
�	Insects 

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature by age 1
�	Spawning occurs May to August 
�	Eggs buried and guarded by a male
�	Fecundity is 23-131 eggs per female 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	Common in its range

References:       

Jenkins, R.E and N.M. Burkhead. 1993. Freshwater Fishes of Virginia. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland.

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