Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation

Taxonomy

Common Name: SHINER, BLUNTFACE

Phylum: CHORDATA

Class: OSTEICHTHYES

Order: CYPRINIFORMES

Family: CYPRINIDAE

Genus: CYPRINELLA

Species: CAMURA

Taxonomic Authority: (JORDAN and MEEK)

Taxonomy References: 002

Status

NONGAME
STATE RANK S2S3
GLOBAL RANK G5

Status References: 005 , 009 , 012

Habitat Summary

"Usually found near riffles where there is noticeable current in moderately turbid permanent streams with moderate to high gradient and gravel or rubble bottom."

Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"

References: 001 , 008

Distribution

General Occurrence in State:

"Occurs in the Spring and Spring R. systems in southwest Missouri *001*."

County Occurance

County Occurence
Known Likely Unknown Not Likely Historic Extirpated
BARTON DADE BARRY ADAIR
JASPER ANDREW
LAWRENCE ATCHISON
MCDONALD AUDRAIN
NEWTON BATES
BENTON
BOLLINGER
BOONE
BUCHANAN
BUTLER
CALDWELL
CALLAWAY
CAMDEN
CAPE GIRARDEAU
CARROLL
CARTER
CASS
CEDAR
CHARITON
CHRISTIAN
CLARK
CLAY
CLINTON
COLE
COOPER
CRAWFORD
DALLAS
DAVIESS
DEKALB
DENT
DOUGLAS
DUNKLIN
FRANKLIN
GASCONADE
GENTRY
GREENE
GRUNDY
HARRISON
HENRY
HICKORY
HOLT
HOWARD
HOWELL
IRON
JACKSON
JEFFERSON
JOHNSON
KNOX
LACLEDE
LAFAYETTE
LEWIS
LINCOLN
LINN
LIVINGSTON
MACON
MADISON
MARIES
MARION
MERCER
MILLER
MISSISSIPPI
MONITEAU
MONROE
MONTGOMERY
MORGAN
NEW MADRID
NODAWAY
OREGON
OSAGE
OZARK
PEMISCOT
PERRY
PETTIS
PHELPS
PIKE
PLATTE
POLK
PULASKI
PUTNAM
RALLS
RANDOLPH
RAY
REYNOLDS
RIPLEY
SALINE
SCHUYLER
SCOTLAND
SCOTT
SHANNON
SHELBY
ST. CHARLES
ST. CLAIR
ST. FRANCOIS
ST. LOUIS
STE. GENEVIEVE
STODDARD
STONE
SULLIVAN
TANEY
TEXAS
VERNON
WARREN
WASHINGTON
WAYNE
WEBSTER
WORTH
WRIGHT

References for distribution: 001 , 003 , 004

Distribution by Watersheds

Spring R.
Indian Creek

Comments: ""

Distribution by Ecoregions

Osage Plains, Ozark Highlands

Comments: ""

Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation

Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest

Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri

Ozark: Springfield Plateau
Ozark: Elk River
Osage Plains

Habitat Associations

Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.

National Wetlands Inventory Association:

Riverine

Aquatic Associations:

"See Comments"
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, cobble/gravel"
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, sand"
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, mud"

References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 008

Habitat Types:

Permanent Stream

References for Habitat Types: 006

Terrestrial Natural Communities:

References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:

Food Habits

Trophic Level:

"Carnivore"

Larval Food Habits

Comments for larval food habits:
""

References for larval food habits:

Juvenile Food Habits

Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""

References Juvenile Food Habits

Adult Food Habits

Food Habits Unknown; Not Specified

Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""

References Adult Food Habits

Niche Requirements

Egg Niche Requirements

References for egg niches requirements:

Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements

References for feeding larvae niche requirements:

Resting Larvae Niche Requirements

References for resting Larvae niche requirements:

Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements

Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Gradient: moderate
Gradient: high
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features specified in comments(00280)

References for feeding juvenile niche requirements: 001 , 008

Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements

Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Natural features specified in comments(00280)

References for resting juvenile niche requirements: 001 , 008

Breeding Adult Niche Requirements

Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Gradient: moderate
Gradient: high
Water level: permanently flooded
Elevation 501-1000'
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
Air temperature specified in comments(00290)

References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 008 , 011

Feeding Adult Niche Requirements

Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Gradient: moderate
Gradient: high
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Natural features specified in comments(00280)

References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001 , 003 , 008 , 011

Resting Adult Niche Requirements

Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Gradient: moderate
Gradient: high
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Natural features specified in comments(00280)

References for resting adult niche requirements: 001 , 003 , 008

Niche Requirement Summary

Air temperature specified in comments(00290)
Bottom type specified in comments(00100)
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Elevation 501-1000'
Gradient: high
Gradient: moderate
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Water level: permanently flooded

Comments about Life History:

Code Comment
004 Forage by drift feeding *04*
007 Adults in spawning condition have been collected from late May to July *01*. In KS, spawn in late spring and summer *08*
012 Spawning site information unavailable
099 Life history probably similar to that of steelcolor shiner *01*
038 Adults commonly 2.5-4.3", to maximum of about 4.5" *01*

Life History Information

Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
Other life history information specified in comments(099)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Foraging strategy specified in comments(004)
Foraging sites: water
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Spawning site specified in comments(012)

Comments about Life History:

Code Comment
004 Forage by drift feeding *04*
007 Adults in spawning condition have been collected from late May to July *01*. In KS, spawn in late spring and summer *08*
012 Spawning site information unavailable
099 Life history probably similar to that of steelcolor shiner *01*
038 Adults commonly 2.5-4.3", to maximum of about 4.5" *01*

References for life history: 001 , 004 , 008

Management

Beneficial Management Practices:

Water - control sedimentation
Water - develop/maintain streamside vegetation
Water - stabilize streambanks
Agricultural - control erosion

Beneficial Management References: 004

Adverse Managment Practices:

Adverse Management References:

Comments on Management:

References for Management Comments:

References

Reference Code Citation
001 Pflieger, W.L. 1997. The Fishes Of Missouri, Revised Edition. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 372 Pp.
002 Nelson, Joseph S., Edwin J. Crossman, Héctor Espinosa-Pérez, Lloyd T. Findley, Carter R. Gilbert, Robert N. Lea, and James D. Williams. 2004. Common And Scientific Names Of Fishes From The United States, Canada and Mexico (6th Ed.). Amer. Fish Soc. Spec. Publ. No. 29. 386 pp.
003 Unpb Pflieger, W.L. The Stream Resources Of Missouri. D-J Project F-1-R-28. Study S-20. Mo Dept. Of Conservation, 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880).
004 Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Mo Dept. Of Conservation, 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880).
005 The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115.
006 Kelly, G. (Ed.) 1986. Animal Habitat Relations Handbook. Mo Dept. Of Conservation and U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Jefferson City, Mo. 293 Pp.
007 Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980 The Natural Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24.
008 Cross, F.B. 1967. Handbook Of Fishes Of Kansas. Univ. Ks Mus. Nat. Hist. Misc. Publ. 45. 357 Pp.
009 The Checklist Of Rare And Endangered Species Of Missouri. 1991. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 44 Pp.
010 Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement.
011 Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Collection Records. Mo Dept Of Conservation, 1110 College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. 573-882-9880.
012 Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp.