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Channel darter (Percina copelandi) — Percidae

Channel darter

Percina copelandi
Family: Percidae
LC · Least Concern

The Channel darter (Percina copelandi) is a freshwater fish of the family Percidae that grows up to 7 cm.

Length
7.2 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

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.

Where does the Channel darter live?

The Channel darter lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

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.

Is the Channel darter edible?

The Channel darter is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Kanaal-darter sourced
English name
Channel darter verified
Scientific name
Percina copelandi
Family
Percidae
Other names
Channel darter verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
7.2 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Straight inferred
Mouth position
Inferior (downward) inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
Two separate inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Percina

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