[1] It is distinguished from other darter species by the presence of eight anal rays,[3] as well breeding males having a unique hump behind the head reminiscent of a buffalo.

[4] These fish most likely eat a diet similar to other darters, which is made up of insects and their larvae, copepods, and other small aquatic organisms.

[5] Because these fish live and hunt on the beds of smaller streams and tributaries, destruction/ defilement of these habitats could reduce populations of these species.

As with any aquatic species it is important to mitigate human effects on river dynamics to reduce damage to populations.

To ensure the sustainability of E. bison and other fish like it, the effects of erosion due to urbanization and agriculture and the construction of dams need to be controlled.