About Etheostoma artesiae (Hay, 1881)
The redspot darter, scientifically known as Etheostoma artesiae, is a freshwater ray-finned fish species. It is classified as a darter in the subfamily Etheostomatinae, which belongs to the family Percidae — a group that also includes perches, ruffes, and pikeperches. This species is endemic to the United States, where it occurs in Gulf Coast drainages stretching from Texas to Alabama. It can grow to a standard length of 8 centimeters, which equals 3.1 inches.
