Blackside darter

Percina maculata

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Percina maculata, the blackside darter is a species of fish in the Percidae family. It is a widespread inhabitant of streams and rivers in the Mississippi River watershed. Like other darters it prefers rocky riffles and sandy runs, but is tolerant of pools and still water as well. It is one of the 324 fish species found in Tennessee.

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