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A pearl darter in water. The common name, pearl darter, is derived from iridescent patches on its gill covers resembling the coloration of a pearl.
Photo By/Credit
Matthew D. Wagner/USFWS
Date Shot/Created
08/12/2022
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
A pearl darter in water. The common name, pearl darter, is derived from iridescent patches on its gill covers resembling the coloration of a pearl. Like many darter species, it requires federal protection under the Endangered Species Act.
Ecosystem
River/stream
Species
Percina aurora
Subject tags
Aquatic animals
Endangered and/or Threatened species
Freshwater fish