Whitetail shiner
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit rocky runs, less often in pools and riffles, of clear headwaters, creeks, and small rivers . They feed on terrestrial insects and drifting aquatic larvae . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Whitetail shiner is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitetail shiner is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 38°N - 34°N North America: disjunct range east and west of Former Mississippi Embayment.
🌿 Ecology
terrestrial insects and drifting aquatic larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Whitetail Shiner |
| 🌍CES | jelčík běloocasý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypsilepis galacturus | Cope | 1868 | Synonym |
| Notropis galacturus | Cope | 1868 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Whitetail shiner.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 257 records indexed .
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