Taxonomy
Common Name: SHINER, OZARK
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: CYPRINIFORMES
Family: CYPRINIDAE
Genus: PARANOTROPIS
Species: OZARCANUS
Taxonomic Authority: MEEK
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G3
Status References: 005 , 012 , 013
Habitat Summary
"Inhabits riffles of clear permanent streams with high gradient and slow to moderate current."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Occurs in the Ozark uplands of southern Missouri *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY | CHRISTIAN | OZARK | ADAIR | ||
| CARTER | HOWELL | REYNOLDS | ANDREW | ||
| CRAWFORD | RIPLEY | ATCHISON | |||
| DOUGLAS | ST. FRANCOIS | AUDRAIN | |||
| IRON | WAYNE | BARTON | |||
| MADISON | BATES | ||||
| OREGON | BENTON | ||||
| SHANNON | BOLLINGER | ||||
| STONE | BOONE | ||||
| TANEY | BUCHANAN | ||||
| TEXAS | BUTLER | ||||
| CALDWELL | |||||
| CALLAWAY | |||||
| CAMDEN | |||||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
| CARROLL | |||||
| CASS | |||||
| CEDAR | |||||
| CHARITON | |||||
| CLARK | |||||
| CLAY | |||||
| CLINTON | |||||
| COLE | |||||
| COOPER | |||||
| DADE | |||||
| DALLAS | |||||
| DAVIESS | |||||
| DEKALB | |||||
| DENT | |||||
| DUNKLIN | |||||
| FRANKLIN | |||||
| GASCONADE | |||||
| GENTRY | |||||
| GREENE | |||||
| GRUNDY | |||||
| HARRISON | |||||
| HENRY | |||||
| HICKORY | |||||
| HOLT | |||||
| HOWARD | |||||
| JACKSON | |||||
| JASPER | |||||
| JEFFERSON | |||||
| JOHNSON | |||||
| KNOX | |||||
| LACLEDE | |||||
| LAFAYETTE | |||||
| LAWRENCE | |||||
| LEWIS | |||||
| LINCOLN | |||||
| LINN | |||||
| LIVINGSTON | |||||
| MACON | |||||
| MARIES | |||||
| MARION | |||||
| MCDONALD | |||||
| MERCER | |||||
| MILLER | |||||
| MISSISSIPPI | |||||
| MONITEAU | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MONTGOMERY | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEW MADRID | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OSAGE | |||||
| PEMISCOT | |||||
| PERRY | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PHELPS | |||||
| PIKE | |||||
| PLATTE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RALLS | |||||
| RANDOLPH | |||||
| RAY | |||||
| SALINE | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SCOTT | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CHARLES | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. LOUIS | |||||
| STE. GENEVIEVE | |||||
| STODDARD | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WARREN | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001 , 003 , 004
Distribution by Watersheds
St. Francis R. from Headwaters to Wappapello Dam
White R. above Tablerock Dam
James R.
White R. below Tablerock Dam and Little North Fork White R.
North Fork White R.
Black R.
Current R.
Eleven Point R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Cedar Glades
Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Big Rivers: Lower Missouri
Ozark Border: Missouri River
Ozark: St. Francois Mountains
Ozark: White River
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Riverine, unknown perennial"
References for Aquatic Associations: 001 , 008
Habitat Types:
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types:
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
"Omnivore"
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: clear water
Siltation: low
Gradient: high
Current velocity: slow current
Current velocity: moderate current
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features: riffles
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements: 001 , 008
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
References for resting juvenile niche requirements:
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Siltation: low
Bottom type: pebble
Gradient: high
Current velocity: no noticable current
Current velocity: slow current
Current velocity: moderate current
Water level: permanently flooded
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Elevation 301-500'
Elevation 501-1000'
Elevation 1001-2000'
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Natural features: riffles
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 008 , 009 , 011
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Siltation: low
Gradient: high
Current velocity: slow current
Current velocity: moderate current
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: riffles
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001 , 003 , 008 , 011
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Siltation: low
Gradient: high
Current velocity: slow current
Current velocity: moderate current
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: riffles
References for resting adult niche requirements: 001 , 003 , 008
Niche Requirement Summary
Bottom type: pebble
Current velocity: moderate current
Current velocity: no noticable current
Current velocity: slow current
Elevation 1001-2000'
Elevation 301-500'
Elevation 501-1000'
General habitat association specified in comments(00270)
Gradient: high
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Natural features: riffles
Siltation: low
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: clear water
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Water level: permanently flooded
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 007 | Adults in spawning condition have been collected late May- late August *01* |
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable |
| 038 | Adults commonly 1.8-2.5", to maximum of about 2.8" *01* |
| 003 | Commonly associated with telescope shiner, rosyface shiner, duskystripe shiner, striped shiner, and whitetail shiner *01* |
Life History Information
Age and growth information specified in comments(038)
School throughout life
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 specified in comments(012)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 007 | Adults in spawning condition have been collected late May- late August *01* |
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable |
| 038 | Adults commonly 1.8-2.5", to maximum of about 2.8" *01* |
| 003 | Commonly associated with telescope shiner, rosyface shiner, duskystripe shiner, striped shiner, and whitetail shiner *01* |
References for life history: 001 , 004
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Water - control sedimentation
Water - develop/maintain streamside vegetation
Water - stabilize streambanks
Beneficial Management References: 004
Adverse Managment Practices:
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 | Martin, R.G. and R.S. Campbell. 1953. The Small Fishes Of Black River And Clearwater Lake, Missouri. In Black River Studies, Univ. Missouri Studies 26(2):45-66. |
| 009 | Gorman, O.T. 1988. The Dynamics Of Habitat Use In A Guild Of Ozark Minnows. Ecol. Monogr. 58(1):1-18. |
| 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 | Rare And Endangered Species Checklist Of Missouri. 1997. MO Dept. Of Conservation. Natural Heritage Database. 33 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 | Quinn, Jeffrey W. and Thomas J. Kwak. 2003. Fish assemblage changes in an Ozark River after impoundment: a long-term perspective. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society. 132:110-119 |