Tippecanoe Darter,  Etheostoma tippecanoe

 

Physical Description: 
�	Eyes almost on top of head
�	Straight-edged tail fin 
�	Long pectoral fin
�	Compressed body
�	Somewhat pointed nose and terminal mouth 
�	Dark flecks or bars on body 
�	Dark band around neck
�	Dark band around tail fin base, 2 yellow blotches above that
�	First dorsal fin with yellow band at top
�	Second dorsal, anal, pelvic, and tail fins yellow
�	Yellow-olive colored body

Similar species: 
�	Spotted darter (Etheostoma maculatum)

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 20-30 mm standard length 

Habitat:
�	Warm, large streams and rivers over pea-sized gravel

Distribution in VA:
�	Found in Clinch River in the Tennessee drainage

Food Habits:  
�	Insects 

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Only live for one year
�	Spawning occurs mid-May to early July
�	Occurs in runs and riffles of sand and gravel 
�	Fecundity is around 58 eggs per female 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	Virginia's smallest darter
�	Threatened in Virginia

References:       

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

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