Fin's Fish Guide
The Bluebreast darter (Etheostoma camurum) is a freshwater fish of the family Percidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The bluebreast darter is a small perch (Percidae) from eastern North America. The species has a stocky body; courting males are handsomely coloured with a blue breast and red spots. It inhabits fast, rocky riffles of small to medium rivers. On the bottom it forages among the gravel for insect larvae and small invertebrates; the eggs are buried in the substrate. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bluebreast darter?
The Bluebreast darter has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Courting male with a blue breast and red spots; small bottom fish of rocky rapids.
Where does the Bluebreast darter live?
The Bluebreast darter lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern North America; fast rocky riffles.
How big does the Bluebreast darter get?
The Bluebreast darter grows to a maximum of about 8 cm. On average the species is around 5 cm.
Is the Bluebreast darter dangerous to humans?
No, the Bluebreast darter is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bluebreast darter edible?
The Bluebreast darter is not usually eaten.
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