Coldwater darter


The coldwater darter is a species of darter endemic to the United States, where it occurs in the Coosa River system of Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee.

Description

The coldwater darter can reach a length of, though most only reach about.

Habitat and ecology

They are usually found among underwater vegetation in slow-running springs less than a meter deep. Aquatic moss, watercress, and milfoil are common habitats for the coldwater darter, as they perch on the clumps of vegetation.