Originally Posted by jpsdad
Kenny,

Thanks for posting that. There sure are a lot darter species out there. I found that one species that occurs in Colorado is also widespread in Missouri. The orange throated darter. Every drainage in Missouri has a different color scheme. Very, very interesting. You wouldn't think they were the same species just by casually looking them. Very ornate with very different patterns and colors.
My buddy in CO thinks the darters are "Johnny Darters" but what I find on them shows no color phases.