Taxonomy
Common Name: SHINER, WEED
Phylum: CHORDATA
Class: OSTEICHTHYES
Order: CYPRINIFORMES
Family: CYPRINIDAE
Genus: ALBURNOPS
Species: TEXANUS
Taxonomic Authority: (GIRARD)
Taxonomy References: 002
Status
NONGAME
STATE RANK S3
GLOBAL RANK G5
Habitat Summary
"Inhabits ditches and lowland streams with slow current, sand bottoms, and little or no aquatic vegetation."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
References: 001
Distribution
General Occurrence in State:
"Occur in lowlands of southeast Missouri, and adjacent sections of the Ozarks along the Current and Black rivers *001*."
County Occurance
| Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTLER | BOLLINGER | DENT | ADAIR | ||
| DUNKLIN | CARTER | HOWELL | ANDREW | ||
| NEW MADRID | WAYNE | IRON | ATCHISON | ||
| PEMISCOT | MADISON | AUDRAIN | |||
| RIPLEY | MISSISSIPPI | BARRY | |||
| SCOTT | OREGON | BARTON | |||
| STODDARD | REYNOLDS | BATES | |||
| SHANNON | BENTON | ||||
| ST. FRANCOIS | BOONE | ||||
| STE. GENEVIEVE | BUCHANAN | ||||
| TEXAS | CALDWELL | ||||
| CALLAWAY | |||||
| CAMDEN | |||||
| CAPE GIRARDEAU | |||||
| CARROLL | |||||
| CASS | |||||
| CEDAR | |||||
| CHARITON | |||||
| CHRISTIAN | |||||
| CLARK | |||||
| CLAY | |||||
| CLINTON | |||||
| COLE | |||||
| COOPER | |||||
| CRAWFORD | |||||
| DADE | |||||
| DALLAS | |||||
| DAVIESS | |||||
| DEKALB | |||||
| DOUGLAS | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| MONITEAU | |||||
| MONROE | |||||
| MONTGOMERY | |||||
| MORGAN | |||||
| NEWTON | |||||
| NODAWAY | |||||
| OSAGE | |||||
| OZARK | |||||
| PERRY | |||||
| PETTIS | |||||
| PHELPS | |||||
| PIKE | |||||
| PLATTE | |||||
| POLK | |||||
| PULASKI | |||||
| PUTNAM | |||||
| RALLS | |||||
| RANDOLPH | |||||
| RAY | |||||
| SALINE | |||||
| SCHUYLER | |||||
| SCOTLAND | |||||
| SHELBY | |||||
| ST. CHARLES | |||||
| ST. CLAIR | |||||
| ST. LOUIS | |||||
| STONE | |||||
| SULLIVAN | |||||
| TANEY | |||||
| VERNON | |||||
| WARREN | |||||
| WASHINGTON | |||||
| WEBSTER | |||||
| WORTH | |||||
| WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001 , 003
Distribution by Watersheds
Miss R. from Ohio R. to Arkansas Border
St. John's Ditch and Blue Ditch
St. Francis R. from Wappapello Dam to Arkansas Border
Little R.
Black R.
Current R.
Comments: ""
Distribution by Ecoregions
Mississippi River Alluvial Plains, Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Distribution by Potential Natural Vegetation
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Southern Floodplain Forest
Distribution by Natural Divisions of Missouri
Big Rivers: Lower Mississippi
Ozark: St. Francois Mountains
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Mississippi Lowlands: Lowlands
Habitat Associations
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
National Wetlands Inventory Association:
Riverine
Aquatic Associations:
"Riverine, lower perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, sand"
References for Aquatic Associations: 001
Habitat Types:
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 005
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
Bottom type: sand
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
Current velocity: slow current
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements: 001
Resting Juvenile Niche Requirements
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
References for resting juvenile niche requirements: 001
Breeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: sand
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
Current velocity: slow current
Elevation 101-300'
Elevation 301-500'
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 009 , 010
Feeding Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: sand
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
Current velocity: slow current
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: third order stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001 , 003 , 009 , 010
Resting Adult Niche Requirements
Turbidity: clear water
Bottom type: sand
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
Current velocity: slow current
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: third order stream
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
References for resting adult niche requirements: 001 , 003
Niche Requirement Summary
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity: slow current
Density of aquatic vegetation specified in comments(00130)
Elevation 101-300'
Elevation 301-500'
Inland wetlands: ditch
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order specified in comments(00260)
Stream order: fourth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: third order stream
Turbidity: clear water
Comments about Life History:
| Code | Comment |
|---|---|
| 003 | Associate with ribbon shiner, emerald shiner, and blacktail shiner *01* |
| 007 | Individuals in spawning condition have been observed in mid to late August in illinois and Arkansas *11,12*. |
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable. |
| 040 | School in midwater *01* |
Life History Information
Schooling behavior specified in comments(040)
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 |
|---|---|
| 003 | Associate with ribbon shiner, emerald shiner, and blacktail shiner *01* |
| 007 | Individuals in spawning condition have been observed in mid to late August in illinois and Arkansas *11,12*. |
| 012 | Spawning site information unavailable. |
| 040 | School in midwater *01* |
References for life history: 001 , 011 , 012 , 013
Management
Beneficial Management Practices:
Water - control sedimentation
Beneficial Management References: 007
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 | Muncy, R.J., G.J. Atchison, R.V. Bulkley, B.W. Menzel, L.G. Perry and R.C. Summerfelt. 1979. Effects Of Suspended Solids And Sediments On Reproduction And - Eay Life Of Warmwater Fish: A Review. U.S. Epa, Corvalis Oregon. 101 Pp. |
| 008 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
| 009 | Unpb Pflieger, W.L. Collection Records. Mo Dept Of Conservation, 1110 College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. 573-882-9880. |
| 010 | Gritters, S.A. and L.M. Mauldin. 1993. The Status Of The Weed Shiner (Notropis Texanus) In Pool 13 Of The Upper Mississippi River System. Rept. By Ia Dept. Nat. Res., Bellevue, Ia, For The U.S. Fish and Wildl. Serv., Environ Management Tech. Center, Onalaska, Wi. Nov. 1993. 93-S007. 7 Pp. |
| 011 | Smith, P.W. 1979. The Fishes Of Illinois. Univ. Ill. Press. Urbana, Chicago, and London. 314 Pp. |
| 012 | Robison, H.W. and T.M. Buchanan. 1988. Fishes Of Arkansas. Univ. Ar Press, Fayetteville. 536 Pp. |
| 013 | Bresnick, G.I. and D.C. Heins. 1977. The Age And Growth Of The Weed Shiner, Notropis Texanus (Girard). Am. Midl. Nat. 98(2):495-499. |
| 014 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2007. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. MO Dept. of Conservation. Jefferson City, MO. 51 pp. |