Drainage Identity
The species is Etheostoma erythrozonum. It should remain distinct from the related Missouri Saddled Darter when interpreting older combined accounts. A Meramec locality is important evidence, but diagnostic features still matter when assigning a photograph or specimen.
River Size
Records extend from the main Meramec channel into larger tributaries, while small headwater streams are generally not part of the documented pattern. The size of the occupied watercourse therefore adds useful information beyond the name of the basin itself.
Size and Historical Scope
The descriptive maximum reference is 7.1 centimeters standard length. Earlier measurements assigned broadly to another saddled-darter name should not be transferred without checking their locality. Preserve the original name, body and fin details, and river reach before comparing records across revised species boundaries.
Keep Meramec Records Distinct
The river system helps separate this named darter from older broad Missouri records. Preserve it with the original identification.
All Lakes With Meramec Saddled Darter
Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Meramec Saddled Darter records in our database, listed alphabetically.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.