Where Does Tessellated Darter Live?

Tessellated Darter lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Tessellated Darter

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths, usually less than 2 meters.

Environment

Prefers clear, cool to warm waters of streams, rivers, and lakes. Commonly found over sand, gravel, or rocky substrates, often with moderate current and aquatic vegetation. Tolerant of some siltation and turbidity, making it adaptable to various disturbed habitats.

Geographic range

Eastern North America, primarily along the Atlantic Slope from southern New York south to North Carolina, and extending west into parts of the Ohio River basin and Great Lakes tributaries. Its range includes the Susquehanna, Delaware, Hudson, and Potomac River systems.

Explore Tessellated Darter