Range and Identity
Notropis ariommus occurs in the Ohio basin from parts of Pennsylvania and Indiana south toward Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Historical Maumee records in Ohio require historical wording because the account reports loss there. An old collection should not become an unsupported claim of present occupancy.
Habitat and Behavior
Adults use clear pools and runs with gravel bottoms. The distinction between these channel features is useful: a pool may offer slower water than an adjoining run, even at the same site. Recording current, clarity and substrate gives a more complete description of where the fish occurred.
Food and Life History
The upper length reference is 9.5 centimeters total length. The retrieved account does not establish a maximum mass or a detailed feeding schedule. A broad shiner label is not enough to assign a specific spawning month or prey percentage from another small minnow.
Field Note
Keep the date with records near the historical edge of the range. It distinguishes evidence of former occurrence from observations supporting a living population today.
All Lakes With Popeye Shiner
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Popeye 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.