The Etheostoma sitikuense lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.
Etheostoma sitikuense Blanton 2008; Citico Darter ENDANGERED (U.S. More
The Citico darter, Etheostoma sitikuense, is distinguished from other members of the E. percnurum species complex in having 34 pored lateral-line scales, anal-fin band 33–39% of height, 15 transverse scale rows, shorter pectoral and pelvic fins, and a wider, deeper body. More