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Spring River Basin - Arkansas Darter The Arkansas Darter (Etheostoma cragini)
Arkansas darters are considered a “rare” species at the state level. Problems faced by this species include water quality problems associated with urbanization, nutrient loading from livestock operations, and changes in the flow of the stream. For more information about the Arkansas Darter, visit http://mdc.mo.gov/nathis/endangered/endanger/arkdart/. Source: http://wildlife.state.co.us/species_profiles/arkansasdarter.asp |
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Page last updated August 26, 2008 |
These small fish live in small, spring-fed streams with beds of submerged aquatic plants.
They prefer shallow-water habitats with slow currents. The Arkansas Darter is about three
inches long and is related to walleye and yellow perch.
They eat aquatic insects, plant material, and seeds from plants.
