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The Highland Stoneroller

Highland Stoneroller is a stream minnow of the south-central United States. Rocky riffles and runs are central to its habitat, with some use of pools.

Regional Distribution

Records center on central Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma within the Red, Ouachita and lower Arkansas systems. The scientific name is Campostoma spadiceum. Other stoneroller species occur in neighboring waters, so a shared common-name ending does not establish the same identity.

Rocky Current

Riffles and runs over rock provide the characteristic stream setting. Pools also appear in the habitat account but should not replace the emphasis on flowing rocky reaches. A substrate description helps distinguish these observations from fish collected over deep mud or still vegetated margins.

Size and Identification

The maximum reference is seventeen centimeters total length. That is an upper published value rather than a typical size for every stream fish. A useful identification record combines the drainage with a complete side image, mouth view and visible fins whenever possible.

Keep the Stoneroller Species

Highland and Largescale stonerollers have separate scientific names and ranges. Preserve that distinction when assigning photographs or size records.

All Lakes With Highland Stoneroller

Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Highland Stoneroller records, listed alphabetically. Records do not establish current abundance or public access. Check the evidence and managing authority for the water you choose.

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