Size and Scientific Identity
The reported maximum excludes the tail fin. Etheostoma cervus is the scientific name to use when checking this species; Cherokee Darter is Etheostoma scotti and should be kept separate despite the similar common names.
A Drainage-Based Search
Small streams within the Forked Deer system form the documented setting. A broad Tennessee label is less informative than the actual tributary. Do not extend the range to an unrelated drainage simply because the habitat looks suitable.
Observing Small Darters
A sharp side image, a clear date and a waterway name make a useful observation record. If measuring an already documented specimen, record whether the tail was included. Avoid assigning a species solely from size or a general darter outline.
The Tributary Name Helps
Record the smallest confidently known waterway as well as the larger basin. That locality detail makes photographs more useful for separating regional darter species.
All Lakes With Chickasaw Darter
Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Chickasaw Darter records in our database, listed alphabetically.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.