Dusky shiner
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit pools and runs over sand and mud, usually in clear or tannin-stained creeks and small rivers . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Dusky shiner is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky shiner is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dusky shiner is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dusky shiner is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical; 36°N - 29°N North America: Tar River drainage in North Carolina, USA to Altamaha River drainage in Georgia, USA; St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notropis cummingsae collis | Hubbs & Raney | 1951 | Synonym |
| Notropis cummingsi | Myers | 1925 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 19 records indexed .
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