Jefferson City, Missouri. Robison, H.W. and T.M. Buchanan. Fishes of Arkansas. University of Arkansas Press, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Life History Arkansas darters feed on a variety of aquatic insects and some plant material, including small seeds.
Mayflies are the main source of food.
Spawning takes place in shallow water over a bottom of coarse gravel. Darters are sexually mature in one year or less. The population in Missouri is dominated by individuals less than two years old, with a maximum age of three years. Eggs are usually deposited in open areas, on organic material that covers a sandy streambed. Young darters tend to occupy more open areas.