About Etheostoma cragini Gilbert, 1885
Description: The Arkansas darter has an olive-brown dorsal surface covered in fine black spots, and a yellowish-white underside. During the breeding season, the belly of male Arkansas darters turns bright orange. This species has a blackish, wedge-shaped blotch underneath its eye, and 12 to 14 dark stripes running along its sides. It reaches a maximum total length of 6 cm (2.4 in). Distribution: Despite its common name, the Arkansas darter is primarily found in Kansas. Its range covers the Arkansas River drainage system, and this range also extends into eastern Colorado, southwestern Missouri, northeastern Arkansas, and north-central Oklahoma.
