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The Maryland Darter

Maryland Darter is a historically recorded freshwater fish from a very small part of Maryland. Fast rocky creek riffles form its documented habitat.

Restricted Identity

The scientific name is Etheostoma sellare. Records belong to tributaries near the lower Susquehanna in Harford County, rather than Maryland waters generally. A precise creek and collection date are essential when interpreting such a restricted species account.

Historical Habitat

The published habitat description emphasizes fast rocky riffles. These records describe where identified fish were collected. They should not be treated as evidence that the same sites still support a population or that all apparently similar riffles are occupied.

Size and Evidence

The compiled maximum is 8.4 centimeters total length, with a common reference of 5.8 centimeters. These historical size data are distinct from a modern verified observation. A contemporary identification would need strong diagnostic and locality evidence rather than reliance on the general appearance of a small darter.

Keep Historical Dates Visible

An old collection establishes past occurrence, not present occupancy. Preserve the date alongside every Maryland Darter locality record.

All Lakes With Maryland Darter

Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Maryland Darter records in our database, listed alphabetically.

No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.

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