Sand shiner
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit sand and gravel runs and pools of creeks and small to large rivers . They also occur in sandy margins of lakes. Usually found in clear creeks and small rivers and rarely in upland areas . Adults feed on detritus, and small benthic and drifting invertebrates dominated by midge larvae and small mayfly nymphs . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sand shiner is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
The reproductive strategy is broadcast spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 52°N - 29°N North America: St.
🌿 Ecology
detritus, and small benthic and drifting invertebrates dominated by midge larvae and small mayfly ny
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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