The Northern Tessellated Darter is a small, colorful fish with a distinctive pattern of dark spots and light stripes. A memorable fact is that it can often be found in shallow waters, where it uses its camouflage to blend in with the substrate.
Habitat
Freshwater streams and rivers with rocky bottoms
Diet
Insects and small invertebrates
How common
Common
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