Longhead Darter
NameLonghead Darter
Scientific NamePercina macrocephala
Common NamesLonghead Darter
FamilyPercidae
OriginNorth America, Ohio River Basin, Tennessee River System
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful darters, Small native minnows, Sculpins, Small suckers
Description
The Longhead Darter is a slender, bottom-dwelling fish characterized by its elongated head and mottled brown and tan coloration. It prefers cool, clear, well-oxygenated streams and rivers with rocky or gravel substrates. This species is an invertivore, feeding primarily on aquatic insect larvae.
