darter
nounUK /ˈdɑːtə/
US /ˈdɑːrtər/
A darter is a small fish that swims very fast.
We saw a colorful darter hiding under the rocks in the stream.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person or animal that moves quickly and suddenly.
The little darter zigzagged across the playground.
3. A type of dragonfly that darts quickly through the air.
A green darter landed on the lily pad.
4. A bird that dives quickly into water to catch fish.
The darter plunged into the lake and came up with a fish.