Appearance: The back is a greenish brown with a white underbelly. On the side there is a row of connected dark blotches that end at the tail. They can grow up to 24 inches in length.

Habitat: Streams and reservoirs.

Interesting Fact: Once the eggs of this species hatch, the frye can usually leave the nest in just 8 days.

References:

Etnier, David A. and Wayne C. Starnes. 1993. The Fishes of Tennessee. University of Tennessee Press. Knoxville, Tennessee.