Lipstick Darter
NameLipstick Darter
Scientific NameEtheostoma moorei
Common NamesLipstick Darter
FamilyPercidae
OriginNorth America, Arkansas, USA, Little Red River system
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesRosyface Shiner, Other peaceful darter species (with caution), Small minnows, Small bottom-dwelling suckers
Description
The Lipstick Darter is a small, vibrantly colored freshwater fish, particularly the males during breeding season, known for their distinctive red markings on the lips and fins. Endemic to the Little Red River system in Arkansas, they are bottom-dwellers that thrive in cool, clear, well-oxygenated water with rocky or gravel substrates.
