Freshwater Fish of Connecticut
Swamp Darter
Etheostoma fusiforme
Also called: Darter
Identification
Tiny, slender fish with mottled brown coloring, dark side blotches, and two dorsal fins.
Habitat
Quiet, vegetated freshwater areas with soft bottoms.
Behavior
A secretive bottom dweller feeding on small aquatic invertebrates.
How to Catch
Primarily an identification entry rather than a target species.
Notes
Distinguish from other darters using verified markings and habitat information.