This species is found in Colorado only near the extreme eastern
border in the Arikaree and Republican river basins.
The orangethroat darter is widespread in the central lowlands of the United States and reaches its
western extent in Colorado.
This species is found in Colorado only near the extreme eastern
border in the Arikaree and Republican river basins.
The orangethroat darter is generally found
in small, clear, spring-fed streams with sand and gravel substrates but is sometimes tolerant of
warmer, more turbid environments.
Orangethroat darters reproduce in spring and summer and
males are often bright blue and orange during the spawning season.
This species feeds primarily
on aquatic invertebrates.
Maximum Length: 2.5 inches (6.5 cm)
