Mobile Logperch
NameMobile Logperch
Scientific NamePercina kathae
Common NamesMobile Logperch
FamilyPercidae
OriginNorth America, United States, Mobile River Basin, Alabama, Mississippi
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range6.5-7.8
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful darters (in large tanks), Small native minnows, Sculpins, Other temperate, non-aggressive bottom dwellers
Description
The Mobile Logperch is a fascinating North American darter known for its elongated snout, which it uses to root through substrate for invertebrates. This bottom-dwelling fish displays cryptic patterns of dark vertical bars on a yellowish-brown body, with males exhibiting striking yellow and black dorsal fin coloration during spawning. It requires cool, clean, and highly oxygenated water with a suitable substrate for foraging.
