Broad Distribution
The account covers major northern and interior basins and several Atlantic and Gulf drainage regions. Closely related shiners can resemble one another, so a broad range map alone does not establish identification. Keep the original scientific name and precise waterbody with a record.
Quiet Water
Adults occupy sandy pools in headwaters, creeks and rivers of different sizes and also use quieter areas of lakes. Current and substrate should be recorded separately. A river occurrence need not indicate a preference for its fastest riffle.
Food and Size
Small crustaceans, midge larvae and pupae, and some terrestrial insects are documented foods. The maximum reference is 7.6 centimeters total length. Clear head, body and fin details support comparison with similar species, particularly where the account notes resemblance to Cahaba Shiner.
Preserve Close Identification Detail
Small silvery fishes can look alike from a distance. A complete side view and exact locality make the comparison more useful.
All Lakes With Mimic Shiner
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Mimic Shiner 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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- Andrusia Lake Beltrami, MN
- Annie Battle Lake Otter Tail, MN
- Baby Lake Cass, MN
- Bad Medicine Lake Becker, MN
- Ball Club Lake Itasca, MN
- Baptist Lake Newaygo, MI
- Bass Lake Cass, MN
- Bass Lake Itasca, MN
- Bass Lake Mahnomen, MN
- Bay Lake Crow Wing, MN
- Bear Island Lake St. Louis, MN
- Bear Lake Hillsdale, MI
- Beason Lake Scott, MN
- Beatrice Lake Itasca, MN
- Beltrami Lake Beltrami, MN
- Benedict Lake Hubbard, MN
- Bertha Lake Crow Wing, MN
- Big Birch Lake Todd, MN
- Big Birch Lake Todd, MN
- Big Chub Lake Otsego, MI
- Big Cormorant Lake Becker, MN
- Big Lake Beltrami, MN
- Big Lake Sherburne, MN
- Big LaSalle Lake Clearwater, MN