Author: (Cope, 1870)
FBname: Bloodfin darter
Comments: Inhabits fast rocky riffles of small to medium rivers (Ref. 5723); also found in creeks (Ref. 10294).  Rakes et al. (1999) reported results of captive propagation this species from the Big South Fork, Tennessee:  eggs were adhesive, 1.5-1.8 mm in diameter, deposited in the crevice of joined ceramic tiles; approximately 20 eggs were deposited per mating event and eggs were clumped together; larvae were phototactic and pelagic for 5-21 days before becoming benthic (Ref. 93269).