Eastern silvery minnow
📖 Overview
Adults occur in pools and backwaters of low-gradient creeks and small to large rivers . Oviparous, open substratum spawners . They feed on plant material, benthic diatoms, algae and detritus .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Eastern silvery minnow is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eastern silvery minnow is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eastern silvery minnow is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Subtropical; 46°N - 32°N North America: Atlantic Slope from St.
🌿 Ecology
plant material, benthic diatoms, algae and detritus (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Eastern Silvery Minnow |
| 🌍CES | jeleček královský |
| 🇫🇷French | méné d'argent · méné d'argent de l'est |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Восточный сребристый гольян |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybognathus nuchalis regius | Girard | 1856 | Synonym |
| Hybognathus osmerinus | Cope | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 36 records indexed .
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