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Greenside versus Banded Darter


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#1 mdp007

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Posted 01 September 2018 - 07:20 AM

Hello all, 

Looking for some tips on how to differentiate between these two species. 

Thanks 



#2 taldridge0321

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Posted 01 September 2018 - 08:24 AM

Greenside's will have an almost blunt snout and are quite large. They are the largest in the Etheostoma genus I believe. Banded's are smaller. Check out some photos as well. 

Hello all, 

Looking for some tips on how to differentiate between these two species. 

Thanks 



#3 gerald

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Posted 01 September 2018 - 11:17 AM

Head/snout shape, width of bands (wider on greenside), and adult size.


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#4 Matt DeLaVega

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Posted 01 September 2018 - 11:45 AM

Greensides typically have W shaped markings on their sides.


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#5 itsme

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Posted 08 September 2018 - 11:37 AM

Hello all, 

Looking for some tips on how to differentiate between these two species. 

Thanks 

 

If you're in Ohio, let's do some seining and I'll show you.



#6 Fleendar the Magnificent

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Posted 01 October 2018 - 05:24 PM

I have 6 banded darters. They're a smaller, thinner and more dainty fish VS the greenside darter.

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#7 itsme

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Posted 04 October 2018 - 09:17 AM

I have 6 banded darters. They're a smaller, thinner and more dainty fish VS the greenside darter.

 

Looking good!



#8 Fleendar the Magnificent

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Posted 13 October 2018 - 06:59 PM

Thank you kindly.  They ARE fun and a challenge to catch!






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