Snubnose Darter,  Etheostoma simoterum

 

Physical Description: 

�	Large pectoral fins
�	Slightly indented tail fin 
�	Robust body
�	Snub-nose
�	Terminal mouth
�	Blotches on side of body
�	First and second dorsal fins with orange and black bands
�	Blue-green tint on tail, anal, and pelvic fins
�	Orange belly
�	Black bands across back

Similar species: 

�	Emerald darter (Etheostoma baileyi)

Mean body size:

�	Adults are 40-55 standard length 

Habitat:

�	Clear, rocky streams and rivers in slow runs, backwaters, and pools  

Distribution in VA:

�	Found in the Big Sandy and Tennessee drainages

Food Habits:  

�	Insects, mites, snails, clams, and crustaceans 

Reproductive Habits: 

�	Mature by age 1 
�	Spawning occurs April to June 
�	Fecundity is 110-240 eggs per female 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 

�	Very common darter

References:       

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

Page, L.M. and B.M. Burr. 1991. A field guide to freshwater fishes of North America north of Mexico. Houghton Mifflin Company, New York, New York.

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