Range and Identity
Etheostoma luteovinctum occurs in the Stones and Collins systems of the Cumberland drainage and the Duck system of the Tennessee drainage. These neighboring systems define its recorded range more accurately than a general description of the southeastern United States.
Habitat and Behavior
Shallow rocky pools in headwaters, creeks and small rivers provide habitat. Streams and springs both appear in records. The pool setting matters: the presence of nearby fast riffles does not mean that every darter at a site occupies the strongest current.
Food and Life History
The compiled upper length is 6.8 centimeters total length, compared with a common reference of 5.8 centimeters. Feeding records identify midge larvae. A detailed breeding calendar and an independently established maximum weight are unavailable in the checked account.
Field Note
Include the tributary and larger drainage with a record. That preserves the distinction between the Cumberland and Tennessee portions of this darter’s compact native range.
All Lakes With Redband Darter
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Redband 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.