Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation

Taxonomy

Common Name: SHINER, IRONCOLOR

Phylum: CHORDATA

Class: OSTEICHTHYES

Order: CYPRINIFORMES

Family: CYPRINIDAE

Genus: ALBURNOPS

Species: CHALYBAEUS

Taxonomic Authority: (COPE)

Taxonomy References: 002

Status

NONGAME
STATE RANK S1
GLOBAL RANK G4

Status References: 004 , 007 , 009

Habitat Summary

"Inhabits lowland ditches with low turbidity, little or no current and dense submergent vegetation."

Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"

References: 001

Distribution

General Occurrence in State:

"Restricted to southeast lowlands *001*."

County Occurance

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

References for distribution: 001 , 003

Distribution by Watersheds

St. John's Ditch and Blue Ditch
St. Francis R. from Wappapello Dam to Arkansas Border
Little R.

Comments: ""

Distribution by Ecoregions

Mississippi River Alluvial Plains

Comments: ""

Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation

Southern Floodplain Forest

Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri

Mississippi Lowlands: Lowlands

Habitat Associations

Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.

National Wetlands Inventory Association:

Riverine

Aquatic Associations:

"Riverine, lower perennial", "Aquatic bed, unknown submergent"

References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 003

Habitat Types:

Permanent Stream

References for Habitat Types: 001 , 003 , 005

Terrestrial Natural Communities:

Wetland
Marshes
Freshwater Marsh
Pond Marsh

References for Terrestrial Natural Communities: 001 , 003

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

Aquatic Insects; Not Specified
Insects Insects; Not Specified

Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""

References Adult Food Habits 001

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 specified in comments(00040)
Aquatic vegetation
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
Current velocity: no noticable current
Inland wetlands: ditch

References for feeding juvenile niche requirements: 001

Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements

Turbidity specified in comments(00040)
Aquatic vegetation
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)

References for resting juvenile niche requirements: 001

Breeding Adult Niche Requirements

Turbidity specified in comments(00040)
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: no noticable current
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features: pools

References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001

Feeding Adult Niche Requirements

Turbidity specified in comments(00040)
Aquatic vegetation
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
Current velocity: no noticable current
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)

References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001 , 003

Resting Adult Niche Requirements

Turbidity specified in comments(00040)
Aquatic vegetation
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
Current velocity: no noticable current
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)

References for resting adult niche requirements: 001 , 003

Niche Requirement Summary

Aquatic vegetation
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: no noticable current
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features: pools
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Turbidity specified in comments(00040)

Comments about Life History:

Code Comment
040 Juveniles form schools near surface *01*
007 Breeding adults taken from southeast MO in late June *01*
017 Eggs hatch in about 2.25 days at mean temperature of 62 degrees F. *01*

Life History Information

Schooling behavior specified in comments(040)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Foraging strategy: gleaning
Foraging sites: water
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Spawning site: standing water
Spawning site: sand
Gestation/incubation period specified in comments(017)

Comments about Life History:

Code Comment
040 Juveniles form schools near surface *01*
007 Breeding adults taken from southeast MO in late June *01*
017 Eggs hatch in about 2.25 days at mean temperature of 62 degrees F. *01*

References for life history: 001

Management

Beneficial Management Practices:

Beneficial Management References:

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 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 Conserv. 1110 S. College Ave. Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880).
004 The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115.
005 Kelly, G. (Ed.) 1986. Animal Habitat Relations Handbook. Mo Dept. Of Conservation and U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Jefferson City, Mo. 293 Pp.
006 Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980 The Natural Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24.
007 The Checklist Of Rare And Endangered Species Of Missouri. 1991. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. 44 Pp.
008 Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement.
009 Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp.