Fin's Fish Guide
The Channel darter (Percina copelandi) is a freshwater fish of the family Percidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Eastern North America; rivers and lake shores over sandy or gravel bottoms.
Description
The channel darter is a small perch (Percidae) from eastern North America. The species is small and slender with a light-brown body and a row of dark spots along the flank. It inhabits pools and the margins of riffles of small to medium rivers over sand or gravel bottoms, and also lake shores. Bottom-bound, it snaps up small invertebrates such as insect larvae. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Channel darter?
The Channel darter has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Row of small dark flank blotches; small bottom-dwelling perch of sandy and gravel bottoms in rivers.
Where does the Channel darter live?
The Channel darter lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern North America; rivers and lake shores over sandy or gravel bottoms.
How big does the Channel darter get?
The Channel darter grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Channel darter dangerous to humans?
No, the Channel darter is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Channel darter edible?
The Channel darter is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Percina
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