Long-nosed Darter (Percina nasuta) (State-listed as Endangered)
A small, slender fish approximately two to 2.5 inches in length
with a slightly elongate head and snout. The body is a dull
yellowish color with 10-14 dark vertical blotches along each
side. It feeds on small aquatic invertebrates. Habitat: The
Long-nosed Darter occurs in clear, rocky perennial streams.
During its spring spawning season, it is found in gravel
riffles. During other times of the year, it is found in deeper,
quieter pools within the stream. Current and Historic
Distribution: Currently, the Long-nosed Darter is found within
Oklahoma only in Lee Creek and Little Lee Creek in eastern Adair
and Sequoyah counties. Outside of Oklahoma, it occurs in
portions of western Arkansas. Historically, this species once
occurred in the Poteau River and its major tributaries in
LeFlore County. Reasons for Decline: This species has been
negatively affected by reservoir construction that submerges its
preferred habitat and isolates populations above an