Percina hespera
Percina hespera Wood & Near, 2026
Western gilt darter

Family:  Percidae (Perches), subfamily: Etheostomatinae
Max. size:  7.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: USA.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal soft rays: 9-11
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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