Longfin Darter

The longfin darter (Etheostoma longimanum) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish, a darter from the subfamily Etheostomatinae, part of the family Percidae, which also contains the perches, ruffes and pikeperches. It is endemic to the eastern United States, where it occurs in the upper James River drainage in Virginia and West Virginia. It inhabits rocky riffles of creeks and small rivers. This species can reach a length of 8.9 cm (3.5 in).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Longfin Darter being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Etheostoma podostemone
• Etheostoma inscriptum
• Etheostoma rupestre
• Etheostoma coosae
• Etheostoma thalassinum
• Etheostoma swannanoa

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Perciformes

Family

Percidae

Genus

Etheostoma

Species

Etheostoma longimanum

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