River Range
Its documented range includes the Ouachita and Red systems as well as the Calcasieu and Sabine drainages. Keeping the watershed with an observation helps distinguish this species from similar darters in neighboring Gulf Coast systems.
Habitat
Creole Darter occurs in creeks and small to medium rivers. Current may pass across gravel or through plants and debris. A fish taken beside submerged vegetation should not automatically be described as occupying an exposed rocky riffle simply because a riffle is nearby.
Size
The reported maximum of 7.4 centimeters includes the tail; the common reference length is smaller at 5.2 centimeters. Those values distinguish a typical reference size from an exceptional one. A close photograph with a scale is useful because body pattern is difficult to evaluate on a tiny unscaled image.
Record the Cover
Gravel, plants and submerged debris are distinct habitat details. Including them makes a stream observation more informative than the waterway name alone.
All Lakes With Creole Darter
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Creole Darter records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
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- Lake Claiborne Claiborne, LA
- Lake Martin St. Martin, LA