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Variegate Darter-Whitewater River, SW Ohio I was a little late to this part of the state to catch this species in full spawning coloration. The fish depicted is a typical male you can expect to see throughout most of the warmer parts of the year Etheostoma variatum Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Variegate Darter-Whitewater River, SW Ohio

I was a little late to this part of the state to catch this species in full spawning coloration. The fish depicted is a typical male you can expect to see throughout most of the warmer parts of the year

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    Ferdy Christant
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    I never put much thought into this, but do fish come "into season", similar to birds, once per year? Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Zach Alley's profile
      Zach Alley
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      Many species do yes! Everything from darters to Cyprinids undergo seasonal changes and get into "spawning mode." Spring and summer are great times to see lots of color in the fish world! In some species, it's not just the males but the females that also color up(Central Mudminnows are a good example). Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
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        Interesting and thanks for explaining. I will not waste more of your time during peak season then ;) Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Zach Alley's profile
          Zach Alley
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          Haha no worries at all! The biggest reason I share these photos is because I want people to learn about them! Posted 6 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Oh and not to forget...epic capture! Posted 6 years ago
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    The colors are amazing. Posted 6 years ago

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The Etheostoma variatum

''Etheostoma variatum'' is a species of darter. It is native to the eastern United States where it occurs primarily in the Ohio River basin; it is present in the states of Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky with a small population in Virginia. It is a large darter, growing to 10 cm long, orange-red with black vertical barring on its body, and horizontal barring on its front dorsal fin. Its typical habitat is swift-flowing riffles with rubble, boulder and gravel... more

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Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
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  • Canon EOS REBEL T5
  • f/9.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 60mm