Taxonomic Identity
The species was described in 1991 from Shoal Creek near Pine Glen in Alabama. The taxonomic catalog recognizes Etheostoma brevirostrum. A precise locality matters when interpreting older records of closely related darters, particularly if later authors revise the boundaries between named forms.
Published Habitat
Regional descriptions associate Holiday Darter with bedrock and gravel pools in creeks and rivers. Riverweed can provide cover, and fish have been observed resting on exposed rock projections. These observations describe particular published populations rather than proving identical habitat use throughout every proposed range.
Interpreting Measurements
An older Tennessee account supplies a 5.8-centimeter total-length reference under this name. It is not treated here as a newly verified maximum for every modern taxonomic interpretation. Identification should retain the original record’s name, drainage and diagnostic evidence before its measurements are reassigned.
Keep the Locality with Older Records
A species name can remain familiar while its geographic interpretation changes. The original drainage helps keep habitat and size evidence attached correctly.
All Lakes With Holiday Darter
Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Holiday Darter records in our database, listed alphabetically.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.