Redfin Darter (Etheostoma whipplei)

Redfin Darter, a reference photo — Photo: Tony Brady, mussel propagation biologist · Public domain

The redfin darter (Etheostoma whipplei) 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 native to the south-central United States, where it occurs in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, and eastern Oklahoma.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Redfin 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 artesiae
Etheostoma radiosum
Nothonotus starnesi
Etheostoma swaini
Nothonotus sanguifluus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Percidae
Genus: Etheostoma
Species: Etheostoma whipplei

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