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Which Darter

Started by Guest_jrhodo_* , Sep 21 2009 09:13 PM

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#1 Guest_jrhodo_*

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Posted 21 September 2009 - 09:13 PM

This darter was caught in a river in Mid-Michigan. It is about 1 1/4 inch. The cheeks are blue and the bottom markings have a blueish tint. Thanks for any help!

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#2 Guest_fundulus_*

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Posted 21 September 2009 - 09:18 PM

Rainbow darter, with the reverse-facing trident pattern on the base of the tail.

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#3 Guest_jrhodo_*

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Posted 21 September 2009 - 09:34 PM

Thank you so much. I couldn't find any pictures like this, just breeding color pics.

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#4 Guest_bumpylemon_*

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Posted 23 September 2009 - 09:23 AM

is this a female rainbow?i know its a rainbow but im trying to see if i can identify whether its a female.

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#5 Guest_fundulus_*

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Posted 23 September 2009 - 11:47 AM

is this a female rainbow?i know its a rainbow but im trying to see if i can identify whether its a female.

The one in the pictures is an immature male. The females wouldn't have the blues around the body, or the blue and red in the first dorsal; basically, a female looks like this guy but without the brighter colors.