Appalachia Darter

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Percina gymnocephala

Appalachia Darter, a reference photo
Photo: Zakqary Roy · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The Appalachia darter (Percina gymnocephala) is a small 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 found in the New River system above Kanawha Falls.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Appalachia 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Perciformes
Family
Percidae
Genus
Percina
Species
Percina gymnocephala

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