The Redside Shiner

Range and Identity

Richardsonius balteatus occurs naturally in several Pacific and interior western basins, with introductions into additional river systems. Native Bonneville and Columbia records should remain distinct from introduced upper Missouri or Colorado basin occurrences. A western locality alone does not resolve population origin.

Habitat and Behavior

Adults inhabit streams, rivers, ponds and lakes, often over mud or sand near vegetation. They form schools. This range of environments means that a standing-water observation and a flowing-stream observation can both describe valid habitat for the same species.

Food and Life History

The upper reference is eighteen centimeters total length. Small young consume diatoms and tiny crustaceans, while larger fish add insects, mollusks, eggs and fishes. Spawning involves brief close contact between a female and males, with eggs adhering to bottom gravel or plants.

All Lakes With Redside Shiner

Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Redside 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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• 5212 Pond Umatilla, OR
• 5318 Rock Pit Pond Umatilla, OR
• 5320 Pond Umatilla, OR
• 5412 Pond Umatilla, OR
• 7th Street Pond Grant, OR
• A Reservoir Baker, OR
• Adobe Reservoir Malheur, OR
• Aeneas Lake Okanogan, WA
• Airplane Reservoir Malheur, OR
• Albert Lake Harney, OR
• Albertsons Reservoir 'A' Malheur, OR
• Albisu Reservoir Malheur, OR
• Albright Lake Okanogan, WA
• Alder Creek Reservoir Harney, OR
• Alex Spring Reservoir Harney, OR
• Alfred Reservoir Malheur, OR
• Alger Lake Lake, OR
• Alkali Lake Grant, WA
• Allen Creek Reservoir Crook, OR
• Allen Reservoir Malheur, OR
• Allotment Four Reservoir Malheur, OR
• Allotment Reservoir Number Three Malheur, OR
• Alta Lake Okanogan, WA
• Altnow Gap Reservoir Harney, OR