Identity and Range
This species was formally described in 1997 as part of research on the orangethroat darter group. The name does not refer generally to every darter inhabiting a brook. The species-level identity is Etheostoma burri.
Size and Weight
A measured standard length of 4.7 cm, about 1.9 inches, is carried in the current size summary from a fish-shape dataset. It is not established here as the biological maximum. Standard length excludes the tail fin. A dependable species maximum length and maximum weight were not established.
Habitat and Local Abundance
A study of three Black River tributaries found Brook Darters at two sites but none at the third. This is useful evidence that presence can vary among nearby streams. Those historical samples cannot establish today’s largest population or rank lakes for this profile.
Food and Fishing Context
A species-specific diet account and a verified recreational bait or lure method were not established in the material checked. Neither is filled in with recommendations borrowed from another darter.
A Small Range Is Not Uniform Habitat
Even within the upper Black River system, the fish need not occur in every tributary. Confirmed local records are more informative than assuming that a species occupies all waters inside the outline of its range.
All Lakes With Brook Darter
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Brook Darter records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.