Luxilus zonistius
Bandfin Shiner
NS
G4
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cypriniformes (Carps and Minnows)
Cyprinidae (Carps and Minnows)
Luxilus
Luxilus zonistius (Bandfin Shiner)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: fusiform / normal.
Distribution
North America: Apalachicola River drainage in Georgia, Alabama and Florida, USA; adjacent tributaries of Savannah, Altamaha, and Coosa rivers in Georgia, and Tallapoosa River in Georgia and Alabama, USA. Possibly introduced into Hiwassee River system in Georgia.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. demersal. Found in: streams.
Biology
Inhabits rocky pools near riffles in clear creeks and small rivers (Ref. 86798). Oviparous (Ref. 205), probably nest spawners like congeners.
Max length: 10.0 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: external; guarders (nesters).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2012-03-01. Resilience: High (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
References
Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen (1966) Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
Page, L.M. and B.M. Burr (2011) A field guide to freshwater fishes of North America north of Mexico. Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 663p.
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