Banded darter
Etheostoma zonale
Where at Shedd?
At Home on the Great Lakes
| Diet | Insects and insect larvae |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 3 inches (7.8 cm); common length 2 inches (5.3 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | North America |
| Habitat | Streams from southwestern New York to Minnesota, south to northern Georgia, northern Alabama and southern Arkansas |
Did you know?
- Male banded darters go green during breeding season—developing bright green bands to replace the usual olive-brown.
- Darters hold on in fast currents by wedging themselves between rocks, braced by their large pectoral fins.