Tessellated darter
A species of Darters Scientific name : Etheostoma olmstedi Genus : Darters
Tessellated darter, A species of Darters
Botanical name: Etheostoma olmstedi
Genus: Darters
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The tessellated darter (Etheostoma olmstedi) swims along the bottom of freshwater streams, moving in a characteristically jerky manner that earns it its common name. They are used as bait for larger fish by anglers, and their presence helps control local mosquito populations.
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Perch-like fish Family
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Tessellated darter 
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