Range and Identity
Ericymba buccata occurs in portions of the Mississippi and Ohio regions and Atlantic coastal tributaries in the eastern United States. The basin and locality should remain attached to a record, particularly where related minnows or older broad identifications complicate the regional picture.
Habitat and Behavior
Adults and young inhabit shallow sandy riffles and raceways in creeks and small to medium rivers. Both feed on tiny crustaceans, including cladocerans, copepods and ostracods. Adults also consume increasing numbers of midge larvae at night, showing a time-related change in the recorded diet.
Food and Life History
The reported maximum is 9.8 centimeters total length. The compiled life-history account describes more than one seasonal spawning peak, involving different age groups. That observation should remain regional rather than becoming a fixed calendar for every population.
Field Note
Note the time of day and age group when comparing feeding or breeding observations. A nighttime adult sample may differ from a daytime sample of small juveniles.
All Lakes With Silverjaw Minnow
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Silverjaw Minnow 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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- Posey Lake Lenawee, MI