Name and History
The species was originally described as Alburnellus micropteryx in 1868 and is accepted in Notropis in the taxonomic catalog. An older genus combination can therefore refer to the same named species. Retaining the species epithet and author context helps connect historical records.
Geographic Evidence
The original Holston River locality anchors the scientific name to a particular freshwater system. It does not define the entire range by itself. A precise tributary and collection date provide more useful evidence than assigning every eastern United States shiner to this regional name.
Identification and Measurements
Small minnows can be difficult to distinguish from casual photographs. Preserve the full body, head and fins along with locality information whenever comparing records. No unsupported maximum length or weight is supplied here, and a measurement for another shiner should not be substituted merely because its common name is similar.
Connect Old and New Genus Names
Alburnellus micropteryx is the original combination for this fish. Keep that connection when reading historical specimen labels or descriptions.
All Lakes With Highland Shiner
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Highland Shiner records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.