Taxonomy
Common Name: SHINER, TAILLIGHT
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: CYPRINIFORMES
Family: CYPRINIDAE
Genus: NOTROPIS
Species: MACULATUS
Taxonomic Authority: (HAY)
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE ENDANGERED
STATE RANK S1
GLOBAL RANK G5
Status References: 003 , 008 , 013
Habitat Summary
"Occurs in swamps, sloughs, marshes, oxbows, backwaters and pools of streams with sluggish flow and emergent vegetation."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Known only from Little Black river, Allred Lake, and McPherson Slough *001,006,008*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLLINGER | CRAWFORD | ADAIR | |||
| BUTLER | DUNKLIN | ANDREW | |||
| IRON | ATCHISON | ||||
| MISSISSIPPI | AUDRAIN | ||||
| NEW MADRID | BARRY | ||||
| PEMISCOT | BARTON | ||||
| RIPLEY | BATES | ||||
| SCOTT | BENTON | ||||
| STODDARD | BOONE | ||||
| WAYNE | BUCHANAN | ||||
| CALDWELL | |||||
| CALLAWAY | |||||
| CAMDEN | |||||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
| CARROLL | |||||
| CARTER | |||||
| CASS | |||||
| CEDAR | |||||
| CHARITON | |||||
| CHRISTIAN | |||||
| CLARK | |||||
| CLAY | |||||
| CLINTON | |||||
| COLE | |||||
| COOPER | |||||
| DADE | |||||
| DALLAS | |||||
| DAVIESS | |||||
| DEKALB | |||||
| DENT | |||||
| DOUGLAS | |||||
| FRANKLIN | |||||
| GASCONADE | |||||
| GENTRY | |||||
| GREENE | |||||
| GRUNDY | |||||
| HARRISON | |||||
| HENRY | |||||
| HICKORY | |||||
| HOLT | |||||
| HOWARD | |||||
| HOWELL | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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: 006 , 007 , 008 , 010 , 001
Distribution by Watersheds
Little R.
Black R.
Current R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Mississippi River Alluvial Plains, Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Southern Floodplain Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Ozark Border: Mississippi River
Mississippi Lowlands: Lowlands
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Palustrine
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Palustrine"
"Palustrine", "Forested, broad-leaved deciduous",
"Riverine, lower perennial"
References for Aquatic Associations: 006 , 008 , 001
Habitat Types:
Swamp
Marsh
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 004 , 006 , 008 , 001
Terrestrial Natural Communities:
Wetland
Marshes
Freshwater Marsh
Pond Marsh
Swamps
Swamp
Pond Swamp
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities: 007 , 009 , 001
Food Habits
Trophic Level:
"Carnivore"
Larval Food Habits
Rotiferans; Not Specified
Comments for larval food habits:
""
References for larval food habits: 009
Juvenile Food Habits
Branchiopods (Daphnia, Cladocera); Not Specified
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
""
References Juvenile Food Habits 009
Adult Food Habits
Algae; All of plant
Diptera (flies, midges, mosquitos, gnats); Larva stage
Aquatic Insects; Not Specified
Rotiferans; Not Specified
Crustaceans; Not Specified
Branchiopods (Daphnia, Cladocera); Not Specified
Ostracods (Eucypris); Not Specified
Copepods (Cyclops, Calanus); Not Specified
Insects
Insects; Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits 009
Niche Requirements
Egg Niche Requirements
References for egg niches requirements:
Feeding Larvae Niche Requirements
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
References for feeding larvae niche requirements: 008 , 009 , 001
Resting Larvae Niche Requirements
References for resting Larvae niche requirements: 008 , 009 , 001
Feeding Juvenile Niche Requirements
Aquatic habitat zone: prefers the shallows with emergent vegetation (littoral zone)
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements: 009 , 001
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
Aquatic habitat zone specified in comments(00170)
References for resting juvenile niche requirements: 009 , 001
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
Water temperature specified in comments(00010)
Aquatic habitat zone specified in comments(00170)
Elevation 501-1000'
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 009 , 012 , 001
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Aquatic habitat zone: prefers the shallows with emergent vegetation (littoral zone)
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: swamp
Inland wetlands: marsh
Inland wetlands: slough, bayou
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: oxbow
Inland wetlands specified in comments(00250)
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Stream order: fifth order stream
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 007 , 009 , 001
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Aquatic habitat zone: prefers the shallows with emergent vegetation (littoral zone)
Water level: permanently flooded
Inland wetlands: swamp
Inland wetlands: marsh
Inland wetlands: slough, bayou
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: oxbow
Inland wetlands specified in comments(00250)
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Stream order: fifth order stream
References for resting adult niche requirements: 007 , 009
Niche Requirement Summary
Aquatic habitat zone specified in comments(00170)
Aquatic habitat zone: prefers the shallows with emergent vegetation (littoral zone)
Elevation 501-1000'
Inland wetlands specified in comments(00250)
Inland wetlands: backwaters
Inland wetlands: marsh
Inland wetlands: oxbow
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: slough, bayou
Inland wetlands: swamp
Stream order: fifth order stream
Water level: permanently flooded
Water temperature specified in comments(00010)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable |
| 017 | Fertilized eggs in 23 degrees C. lab aquaria hatched within 60-72 hours.*09* |
| 018 | In FL study, 78-408 ova/female, positively correlated with total length.*09* |
| 022 | In FL, mature at 6-9 months depending on water temperature. Mature females average 44.4mm and males average 41.6mm. Spring group of young-of-year reached 40.2mm tl by August, were reproductively mature and subsequently spawned. Early summer group reached about 39 mm by October and didn't mature until August of the following year *09* |
| 024 | Sex ratio 1.7 fem./1 male, females were more prevalent in open areas of pond.*09* |
| 007 | Spawn March-early October in fl.*09* |
Life History Information
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Foraging strategy: gleaning
Foraging sites: water
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Spawning site specified in comments(012)
Gestation/incubation period specified in comments(017)
Clutch/litter size specified in comments(018)
Age at sexual maturity specified in comments(022)
Sex ratio specified in comments(024)
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable |
| 017 | Fertilized eggs in 23 degrees C. lab aquaria hatched within 60-72 hours.*09* |
| 018 | In FL study, 78-408 ova/female, positively correlated with total length.*09* |
| 022 | In FL, mature at 6-9 months depending on water temperature. Mature females average 44.4mm and males average 41.6mm. Spring group of young-of-year reached 40.2mm tl by August, were reproductively mature and subsequently spawned. Early summer group reached about 39 mm by October and didn't mature until August of the following year *09* |
| 024 | Sex ratio 1.7 fem./1 male, females were more prevalent in open areas of pond.*09* |
| 007 | Spawn March-early October in fl.*09* |
References for life history: 006 , 009
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Beneficial Management References:
Adverse Managment Practices:
Water - dredging and filling
Adverse Management References: 006
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 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
| 004 | Kelly, G. (Ed.) 1986. Animal Habitat Relations Handbook. Mo Dept. Of Conservation and U.S.D.A. Forest Service. Jefferson City, Mo. 293 Pp. |
| 005 | Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980 The Natural Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24. |
| 006 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Mo Dept. Of Conservation, 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. (573-882-9880). |
| 007 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. The Stream Resources Of Missouri. D-J Proj. F-1-R-28. Study S-20. Mo Dept. Conserv. 1110 S. College Ave. Columbia, Mo 65201. (573)449-3761. |
| 008 | Nordstrom, G.R., W.L. Pflieger, K.C. Sadler, and W.H. Lewis. 1977. Rare And Endangered Species Of Missouri. Mo Dept. Conserv. and Scs. 129 Pp. |
| 009 | Cowell, B.C. and B.S. Barnett. 1974. Life History Of The Taillight Shiner, Notropis Maculatus, In Central Florida. Amer. Midl. Nat. 91(2):282-293. |
| 010 | Unpb Missouri Department of Conservation Heritage Database. P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, Mo 65102. |
| 011 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
| 012 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Collection Records. Mo Dept Of Conservation, 1110 College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. 573-882-9880. |
| 013 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |