Narrow fish with a long head and faint side markings.

Slenderhead darter

Percina phoxocephala
Where at Shedd?
At Home on the Great Lakes
Diet Insect larvae, crustaceans and other aquatic invertebrates
Size Length: Up to 3.8 inches (9.6 cm); common length 2.6 inches (6.7 cm)
Type Fishes
Range North-Central United States
Habitat Creeks and small to medium rivers

Did you know?

  1. The slenderhead darter was named for its... slender head! (It has a pointy snout.) If you could name it, what name would you choose?

IUCN Red List Conservation Status