Life
The rainbow darter spawns in clean, rocky riffles from March through June. It can live about four years of age. The males can grow up to 48 mm long, while the largest female reaches just under 43 mm. The male form is resplendent in bright oranges and iridescent blue spots, stripes, and checks.
The record largest rainbow darter, caught in the summer of 2010 just outside of Barrie, Ontario, measured 80 mm in length. It was released.
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