In Colorado, Arkansas darters exist in just a few
localities in clear, spring-fed streams that have abundant aquatic vegetation.
This small, colorful species is restricted to the Arkansas River basin of the southwestern United
States.
In Colorado, Arkansas darters exist in just a few
localities in clear, spring-fed streams that have abundant aquatic vegetation.
Such habitats are
naturally rare and becoming more reduced in arid Colorado due to excessive ground water
pumping and irrigation diversion.
Arkansas darters may spawn throughout spring and summer
and eat primarily small aquatic invertebrates.
Maximum length: 2.5 inches.
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