Mississippi silvery minnow
📖 Overview
Adults occur in pools and backwaters of low-gradient creeks and small to large rivers . Oviparous, probably open substratum spawners like congeners . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mississippi silvery minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Mississippi silvery minnow is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Mississippi silvery minnow is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 44°N - 26°N North America: lowland areas of Mississippi River basin from Ohio to Minnesota and south to Louisiana, USA; Gulf drainages from Mobile Bay in Alabama to Brazos River in Texas, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirodon amnigenus | Hay | 1882 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 29 records indexed .
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