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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Sabine shiner

Miniellus sabinae Jordan & Gilbert, 1886
Max Length
5.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.8
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Sabine shiner (Miniellus sabinae), first described by Jordan & Gilbert, 1886 is a small fish. Adults typically reach 5.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

Scientific Name
Miniellus sabinae
Authority
Jordan & Gilbert, 1886
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5.7 cm
Trophic Level
2.8
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Miniellus
Miniellus
Species
Sabine shiner
Miniellus sabinae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sabine shiner is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sabine shiner is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Subtropical; 37°N - 30°N North America: St.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
2.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00525 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
5.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.8
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Jordan & Gilbert, 1886

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