• Characteristics - olive in color with numerous "w-shaped" markings along the sides; one of 16 species of darters in Iowa; reaches a maximum length of about 2 1/2 inches
• Distribution - statewide (with the exception of the southwest corner of the state) in medium-sized streams and some lakes
• Foods - chironomids, tiny crustaceans, small insect larvae
• State Record - none
• Expert's Tip - darters play an important role in aquatic food chains and are some of the most colorful fish in Iowa

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