Rainbow shiner
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit gravelly riffles and pools (sometimes sandy pools) of creeks and small rivers ; also found in springs, and small, clear streams . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Rainbow shiner is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rainbow shiner is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 35°N - 32°N North America: Coosa, Cahaba, Alabama and extreme upper Black Warrior River systems (all Mobile Bay drainage) in northwestern Georgia, Alabama and southeastern Tennessee, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybopsis chrosomus | Jordan | 1877 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rainbow shiner.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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