Understanding the Measurement
The reported 5.6-centimeter maximum is standard length, measured without the tail fin. A fish measured from snout to tail tip uses a different convention and cannot be compared directly without a proper conversion.
Keep Similar Names Separate
Cherokee Darter and Chickasaw Darter have different scientific names. Use Etheostoma scotti when checking an identification or occurrence record. Similar common names do not establish shared distribution, breeding behavior or size.
Documenting an Observation
A useful record includes a sharp side photograph, the waterway and date, and a view of the surrounding habitat. Length by itself cannot identify a darter. Seek a species-level identification before attaching a photograph to a named profile.
Small Fish, Precise Records
Clear locality information can be as useful as a close photograph. Preserve both when seeking identification, and avoid substituting the biology of a similarly named darter.
All Lakes With Cherokee Darter
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Cherokee 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.