Name History
Hubbs and Black described the form in 1940 under Poecilichthys euzonus. Later works retained erizonum as a subspecies or included it within the Saddled Darter. These treatments explain why older labels differ without necessarily referring to different individual specimens.
Geographic Meaning
The original specimen came from the Current River at a locality called the Nook. The form is associated with Missouri and Arkansas. Keep its geographic meaning when reading a broader Saddled Darter distribution covering additional river systems.
Habitat and Size Context
The broader Saddled Darter account describes flowing, rocky stream habitat. Measurements reported for that wider species are not automatically maxima for the Current River form. A useful local record retains the original name, river and measurement convention together.
Preserve the Historical Label
A synonym can carry useful locality information. Link the old name to the modern species while keeping the original identification available.
All Lakes With Current Saddled Darter
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Current Saddled 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.