Kentucky Arrow Darter
NameKentucky Arrow Darter
Scientific NameEtheostoma sagitta
Common NamesKentucky Arrow Darter
FamilyPercidae
OriginNorth America, United States, Kentucky River Basin
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)55-72
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesOther small, peaceful native darters, Dace, Shiners, Sculpins
Description
The Kentucky Arrow Darter is a strikingly colored freshwater fish endemic to the upper Kentucky River basin. Males exhibit vibrant red, orange, and turquoise patterns, particularly during breeding. They are bottom-dwelling insectivores requiring cool, clean, and highly oxygenated water with a substrate of gravel and rocks.
