Wounded Darter,  Etheostoma vulneratum

 

Physical Description: 
�	Eyes almost on top of head
�	Rounded tail fin 
�	Somewhat compressed body
�	Somewhat pointed nose and terminal mouth 
�	Dark lines, checks, or faint vertical bars on body
�	Dark olive-colored body
�	Narrow, dark edge and red streaks on tail fin
�	Blood red spots on last half of body and first dorsal fin

Similar species: 
�	Spotted darter (Etheostoma maculatum)

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 35-65 standard length 

Habitat:
�	Warm, rocky streams and rivers, in gentle runs and flowing pools

Distribution in VA:
�	Native to Tennessee drainage

Food Habits:  
�	Insects and other invertebrates

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature by age 2
�	Spawning occurs late May to late July in water 16-20�C
�	Occurs in moderate current in runs and riffles
�	Males and females defend nests
�	Eggs laid in clusters under rocks 
�	Fecundity is 17-166 eggs per female 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	Ohio lamprey have been found to parasitize this fish

References:       

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

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