Stripeback Darter,  Percina notogramma

 

Physical Description: 
�	Elongate body
�	Two dorsal fins, almost connected
�	Large eyes near top of head
�	Terminal mouth
�	Very slight fork in tail fin
�	Tan-olive-colored body
�	Dark, round blotches along the side in a line, bunched together near the tail
�	Dark bands across back
�	Dark-colored dorsal fin

Similar species: 
�	Blackside darter (Percina maculata)

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 45-65 mm standard length 

Habitat:
�	Warm, clear streams and rivers in slow currents

Distribution in VA:
�	Native to the Atlantic slope in the James, York, Rappahannock, and Potomac drainages

Food Habits:  
�	Insects and other invertebrates

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature by age 2
�	Spawning occurs March to mid-May in water 7-16�C
�	Probably occurs over gravel riffles
�	Fecundity is unknown 
�	Hybridizes with the shield darter

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	Status of this fish needs to be studied further
�	Rare in the Potomac drainage

References:       

Jenkins, R.E and N.M. Burkhead. 1993. Freshwater Fishes of Virginia. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland. 

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