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Physical Description: � Elongate body � Long, sharp snout � Two dorsal fins � Large eye, near top of head � Terminal mouth � Somewhat forked tail fin � Dark-colored body � Small, dark, round, irregularly spaced blotches � First dorsal fin bands black and orange with a clear edge � Orange tint on the tail fin Similar species: � Olive darter (Percina squamata) Mean body size: � Adults are 55-90 mm standard length Habitat: � Streams and rivers in unsilted gravel, rubble, and boulders in runs and riffles Distribution in VA: � Found in the New and Big Sandy drainages Food Habits: � Insects Reproductive Habits: � Spawning occurs late April to early June � Not much known about spawning behaviors � Most likely buries its eggs � Fecundity is unknown � Hybridizes with the Roanoke darter P. roanoka Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: � Long snout may be used for getting to food in small crevices References: Jenkins, R.E and N.M. Burkhead. 1993. Freshwater Fishes of Virginia. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland.If you are seeking more information for the above species click on the VAFWIS logo (The Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service):
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