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The Silver Shiner

Silver Shiner is a river minnow associated with rocky runs and riffles. Its distribution is uneven across the Lake Erie and Ohio drainage regions.

Range and Identity

Notropis photogenis is recorded from Ontario and the northeastern United States south toward northern Georgia. The broad outline contains areas where records are sparse or absent, especially in parts of the lower western drainage region. It should not be interpreted as uniform occurrence throughout that entire span.

Habitat and Behavior

Adults inhabit rocky runs and riffles in rivers ranging from small to large. The current setting and bottom material are useful ecological details. A fish from a rocky run represents a more specific observation than a simple record somewhere within a large river basin.

Food and Life History

The reported maximum is fourteen centimeters total length, with 8.9 centimeters as a common reference. An independent maximum mass, detailed prey list and regular migratory route are not established in the checked summary. The source is strongest on size, geography and adult habitat.

Field Note

Retain precise locality and survey date, especially near the edges of the reported range. A broad regional map cannot substitute for evidence from the particular river being described.

All Lakes With Silver Shiner

Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Silver 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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