Bluenose shiner
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit backwaters and quiet vegetated pools of creeks and small to medium rivers, over mud and sand. They form schools in fairly deep water (1-2 m) . Migratory behaviour is undetermined .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bluenose shiner is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluenose shiner is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - ? ; dH range: ? - 10. Subtropical; 6°C - 20°C ; 34°N - 28°N North America: Middle St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bluenose Shiner |
| 🌍CES | jeleček modronosý |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notropis welaka | Evermann & Kendall | 1898 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bluenose shiner.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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