Satinfin shiner
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky and sandy pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers. Occasionally found in headwaters and large rivers . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Satinfin shiner is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Satinfin shiner is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 45°N - 34°N North America: Atlantic Slope from Hudson River drainage in New York to Peedee River drainage in South Carolina, USA; isolated records in Lake Ontario drainage in New York.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notropis analostanus | Girard | 1959 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Satinfin shiner.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 136 records indexed .
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