Clarks Darter
NameClarks Darter
Scientific NameEtheostoma clarkae
Common NamesClarks Darter
FamilyPercidae
OriginNorth America, United States, Ouachita River system, Arkansas, Oklahoma
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther small darters, Sculpins, Small temperate minnows, Dace, Rosyface Shiner
Description
The Clarks Darter is a small, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish endemic to the Ouachita River system in Arkansas and Oklahoma. It exhibits mottled brown and tan coloration, often with distinctive black markings on its caudal fin. This species thrives in clear, well-oxygenated streams with rocky substrates.
