I am new to the list, but have been collecting in Arkansas for many years.
The fish you are describing reminds me of E. whipplei. It is on p. 442 in
Fishes of Arkansas. I have collected them is several places and each time
that had quite variable coloration. Give it a look and see if it matches.
cheers,
Kyle Childers
Village Creek (Arkansas)
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