By Commissioner Judy Camuso

By Assistant Regional Wildlife Biologist, Sarah Boyden

By Natural Resources Manager Jack Chappen

By Regional Wildlife Biologist Chuck Hulsey

By Native Fish Conservation Biologist Merry Gallagher

Maine is home to two freshwater fish species that are listed under Maine’s Endangered Species Act. 

The Swamp Darter (Etheostoma fusiforme) is listed as Threatened and received that designation in 1997. Darters are known to occur in seven locations within two river drainages in Southern Maine. It is very unlikely that you will ever encounter one!