Lowland Range
Records include Mississippi-basin lowlands and Gulf drainages such as the Sabine and Neches. The range spans several river systems. A precise locality is useful when comparing darters that occupy similar lowland habitats or share a general brownish appearance.
More Than Mud
Adults occur in sluggish riffles over rock or debris and also in lakes, creeks, swamps and reservoirs. These are varied settings rather than one uniform substrate. Record the current and actual cover instead of inferring the bottom material directly from the common name.
Food and Length
Midge and blackfly larvae are major foods, while smaller fish take more microcrustaceans. The maximum reference is 7.1 centimeters total length, compared with a common value of five centimeters. Life stage therefore matters when describing both diet and measured size.
Describe the Substrate You See
Mud Darter can occur over rock and debris. Keep observed bottom material separate from assumptions based on its name.
All Lakes With Mud Darter
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Mud 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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- Caddo Lake Caddo, LA
- Lake Claiborne Claiborne, LA