Upland Drainages
The range includes the St. Francis, White, Arkansas and Ouachita systems in Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. These distinct rivers should remain visible in locality records. A broad upland label does not establish occurrence in every tributary between them.
Clear River Habitat
Fish occupy gravel runs and riffles in small to medium rivers. Current and coarse substrate distinguish this habitat from the quiet muddy pools used by some other darters. Record the actual occupied patch rather than assigning one habitat type to the entire watercourse.
Length and Identification
The maximum reference is eleven centimeters total length, with a common value of eight centimeters. Longnose Darter is Percina nasuta, distinct from Longnose Dace and other similarly named fishes. A close side image should preserve the snout, fins and body pattern for comparison.
Longnose Is Not a Species Identifier
Several unrelated fishes share the word longnose. Preserve Percina nasuta and the drainage when assigning an image or size record.
All Lakes With Longnose Darter
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Longnose 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.