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The Bluntnose darter (Etheostoma chlorosomum) is a freshwater fish of the family Percidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The bluntnose darter is a small freshwater darter from the central and southern United States. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, yellowish-brown body with fine dark markings and a conspicuously blunt snout. As a bottom-dweller it lives in slow, weedy water of streams, ditches and marshes and searches for small insect larvae and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bluntnose darter?
The Bluntnose darter has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Blunt snout; bottom-dwelling slow-water darter
Where does the Bluntnose darter live?
The Bluntnose darter lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. United States
How big does the Bluntnose darter get?
The Bluntnose darter grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Bluntnose darter dangerous to humans?
No, the Bluntnose darter is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Bluntnose darter edible?
The Bluntnose darter is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Etheostoma
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