Whitefin shiner
📖 Overview
Adults occur in sand and gravel runs and riffles, usually in small to medium rivers, less often in creeks . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Whitefin shiner is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitefin shiner is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 37°N - 33°N North America: Atlantic Slope from Neuse River drainage in North Carolina to Savannah River drainage in Georgia, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Whitefin Shiner |
| 🌍CES | jelčík běloploutvý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybopsis niveus | Cope | 1870 | Synonym |
| Notropis niveus | Cope | 1870 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Whitefin shiner.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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