Range and Identity
Notropis uranoscopus is recorded from the Cahaba River, Uphapee Creek in the Tallapoosa system, and portions of the Alabama River in Dallas and Wilcox counties. These specific localities are more informative than a general statement that the species occurs throughout Alabama.
Habitat and Behavior
Adults use gravelly runs in rivers ranging from small to large, often close to riffles. This describes a flowing-water setting with coarse bottom material. The presence of a nearby riffle should be noted without automatically assuming the fish occupies the strongest current within it.
Food and Life History
The reported maximum is 7.1 centimeters total length. The checked account does not establish an independent maximum mass, detailed diet or migratory schedule. Its common name is not used to infer a surface-feeding behavior that the available biological summary does not document.
Field Note
Record the precise river reach and the position relative to a riffle. Both details help interpret observations of a fish with a comparatively narrow documented range.
All Lakes With Skygazer Shiner
Browse lakes and reservoirs with documented Skygazer 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.