Taxonomy
Common Name: SHINER, GHOST
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: CYPRINIFORMES
Family: CYPRINIDAE
Genus: PARANOTROPIS
Species: BUCHANANI
Taxonomic Authority: MEEK
Taxonomy References:
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G5
Status References: 005 , 009 , 013
Habitat Summary
"Inhabits pools and backwaters of large streams and rivers with moderately clear water, low gradient and quiet water. In northern MO, only found in locations at least 3-5 km downstream from channelization *014*."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Occurs in prairie streams along a broad band extending northeast from the Spring R., and in the Missouri and Mississippi rivers *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDRAIN | ANDREW | ADAIR | BARRY | ||
| BARTON | DADE | ATCHISON | BOLLINGER | ||
| BATES | HOLT | BUCHANAN | BUTLER | ||
| BENTON | LEWIS | CARROLL | CALDWELL | ||
| BOONE | MACON | CASS | CAMDEN | ||
| CALLAWAY | PLATTE | CHARITON | CARTER | ||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | RANDOLPH | CLARK | CHRISTIAN | ||
| CEDAR | ST. CLAIR | CLAY | CLINTON | ||
| COLE | FRANKLIN | CRAWFORD | |||
| COOPER | HENRY | DALLAS | |||
| GASCONADE | HICKORY | DAVIESS | |||
| HOWARD | JACKSON | DEKALB | |||
| JASPER | LAFAYETTE | DENT | |||
| JEFFERSON | POLK | DOUGLAS | |||
| KNOX | RAY | DUNKLIN | |||
| LINCOLN | VERNON | GENTRY | |||
| MARION | GREENE | ||||
| MILLER | GRUNDY | ||||
| MONITEAU | HARRISON | ||||
| MONROE | HOWELL | ||||
| MONTGOMERY | IRON | ||||
| MORGAN | JOHNSON | ||||
| OSAGE | LACLEDE | ||||
| PERRY | LAWRENCE | ||||
| PETTIS | LINN | ||||
| PIKE | LIVINGSTON | ||||
| RALLS | MADISON | ||||
| SALINE | MARIES | ||||
| SCOTT | MCDONALD | ||||
| SHELBY | MERCER | ||||
| ST. CHARLES | MISSISSIPPI | ||||
| ST. LOUIS | NEW MADRID | ||||
| STE. GENEVIEVE | NEWTON | ||||
| WARREN | NODAWAY | ||||
| OREGON | |||||
| OZARK | |||||
| PEMISCOT | |||||
| PHELPS | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| REYNOLDS | |||||
| RIPLEY | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SHANNON | |||||
| ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
| STODDARD | |||||
| STONE | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| TANEY | |||||
| TEXAS | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WAYNE | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001 , 003 , 004
Distribution by Watersheds
South Fabius R.
Miss. R. from Des Moines R. to MO. R.; and North R.
North Fork from Headwaters to South Fork
South Fork from Headwaters to North Fork
Salt R.
Cuivre R.
Dardenne Creek
Miss. R. from St. Louis to River Aux Vases
Meramec R.
Miss. R. from River Aux Vases to Ohio R.
Marais Des Cygnes from Headwaters to Little Osage R.
Osage R. from Headwaters to Warsaw, MO.
Sac R.
Osage R. from Bagnell Dam to Mo. R.
Gasconade R. from Big Piney R. to Mo. R.
Mo. R. from Little Chariton R. to Gasconade R.
Lamine R.
Blackwater R.
Mo. R. from Gasconade R. to Miss. R.
Spring R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Central Till Plains, Mississippi River Alluvial Plains, Osage Plains, Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Bluestem Prairie/Oak Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Glaciated Plains: Eastern
Glaciated Plains: Lincoln Hills
Big Rivers: Lower Missouri
Big Rivers: Upper Mississippi
Big Rivers: Lower Mississippi
Ozark Border
Ozark Border: Missouri River
Ozark Border: Mississippi River
Ozark: Springfield Plateau
Ozark: Upper Ozark
Mississippi Lowlands: Lowlands
Osage Plains
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, cobble/gravel"
"Riverine, unknown perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, sand"
References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 008
Habitat Types:
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 006 , 014
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
""
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
Gradient: low
Current velocity: no noticable current
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Natural features: pools
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements: 001 , 008
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
References for resting juvenile niche requirements: 001 , 008
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: gravel
Gradient: low
Current velocity: no noticable current
Current velocity: slow current
Water level: permanently flooded
Elevation 501-1000'
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Natural features: riffles
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 008 , 011
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Gradient: low
Current velocity: no noticable current
Big river habitat: backwaters
Big river habitat: tributary confluence
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Stream order: first order stream
Stream order: third order stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: eighth order stream
Stream order: ninth order or greater stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Natural features: pools
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001 , 003 , 008 , 011 , 012
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Gradient: low
Current velocity: no noticable current
Big river habitat: backwaters
Big river habitat: tributary confluence
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Stream order: first order stream
Stream order: third order stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: eighth order stream
Stream order: ninth order or greater stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Natural features: pools
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
References for resting adult niche requirements: 001 , 003 , 008
Niche Requirement Summary
Big river habitat: backwaters
Big river habitat: tributary confluence
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: no noticable current
Current velocity: slow current
Elevation 501-1000'
Gradient: low
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features specified in comments(00280)
Natural features: pools
Natural features: riffles
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Stream order: eighth order stream
Stream order: fifth order stream
Stream order: first order stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: ninth order or greater stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: third order stream
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Water level: permanently flooded
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 099 | Maximum life span 3 summers *01* |
| 003 | Commonly associated with mimic shiner, red shiner, and redfin shiner *01* |
| 007 | Spawn 'late April- early June *01* |
| 038 | Reach 1-1.5" by end of 1st summer, 1.5-2.0" by end of 2nd summer. Are not known to exceed 2", females grow larger than males. *01* |
Life History Information
Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
School throughout life
Other life history information specified in comments(099)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Closely associated plant or animal species specified in comments(003)
Foraging strategy: gleaning
Foraging sites: water
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Spawning site: standing water
Spawning site: flowing water
Spawning site: sand
Spawning site: gravel
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 099 | Maximum life span 3 summers *01* |
| 003 | Commonly associated with mimic shiner, red shiner, and redfin shiner *01* |
| 007 | Spawn 'late April- early June *01* |
| 038 | Reach 1-1.5" by end of 1st summer, 1.5-2.0" by end of 2nd summer. Are not known to exceed 2", females grow larger than males. *01* |
References for life history: 001 , 004
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:
Water - dredging and filling
Adverse Management References: 014
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 | L. M., K. E. Bemis, T. E. Dowling, H.S. Espinosa-Pérez, L.T. Findley, C. R. Gilbert, K. E. Hartel, R. N. Lea, N. E. Mandrak, M. A. Neigbors, J. J. Schmitter-Soto, and H. J. Walker, Jr. 2023. Common and scientific names of fishes from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Eighth edition. American Fisheries Society (AFS), Special Publication 37, Bethesda, Maryland |
| 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 | Unpb Gelwicks, G.T. 1995. Fish Movement Between The Lower Missouri River And A Managed Floodplain Wetland In Missouri. M.S. Thesis, Univ. Of Missouri-Columbia. 190 Pp. |
| 013 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |
| 014 | Vokoun, J.C. and C.F. Rabeni. 2000. Recovery of prairie fish assemblages at the transition from channelized to unchannelized: Implications for conservation of natural channels. Missouri Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit, Univ. of Missouri. Completion Report. Columbia, MO. 25 Pp. |