Yellowfin shiner
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit clear rocky pools of headwaters, creeks and small rivers . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Yellowfin shiner is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowfin shiner is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 35°N - 33°N North America: Atlantic and Gulf slopes from Santee River in North Carolina to Altamaha River, upper Chattahoochee River and upper Coosa River systems in Georgia, USA; Little Tennessee River system (Tennessee River drainage) in North Carolina, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrophlox lutipinnis | Jordan & Brayton | 1878 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellowfin shiner.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 43 records indexed .
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