Mimic shiner
📖 Overview
Adults inhabis sandy pools of headwaters, creeks and small to large rivers. Also found in quiet areas of lakes . They feed on microcrustacea, midge larvae and pupae, and some terrestrial insects . Migratory behaviour is undetermined . Very similar to Notropis cahabae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mimic shiner is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mimic shiner is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate; 55°N - 29°N North America: St.
🌿 Ecology
microcrustacea, midge larvae and pupae, and some terrestrial insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybognathus volucellus | Cope | 1865 | Synonym |
| Notropis kanawha | Jordan & Jenkins | 1889 | Synonym |
| Notropis nocomis | Jordan & Gilbert | 1886 | Synonym |
| Notropis volucellus volucellus | - | - | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mimic shiner.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 584 records indexed .
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