Species Identity
Powers and Mayden described Etheostoma planasaxatile in a revision published by the Alabama Museum of Natural History. The original locality was Flat Creek east-northeast of Columbia. Older regional darter records may therefore require comparison with the revised species treatment.
Drainage Context
The Duck River system is the geographic anchor, rather than all of the Tennessee River basin. Tributaries within a river system can support distinct fish communities. A locality accompanying a photograph is valuable when several small darters look similar.
Size and Observation
The compiled 4.9-centimeter standard-length record excludes the tail and comes from a specimen measurement dataset. It should not be treated as proof that no Duck Darter can grow larger. Clear images of the head, body and fins provide stronger identification evidence than size alone.
Preserve the Flat Creek Record
A type locality anchors a scientific name. It helps connect the original description with later records from the Duck River system.
All Lakes With Duck Darter
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Duck 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.