Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation

Taxonomy

Common Name: SHINER, OZARK

Phylum: CHORDATA

Class: OSTEICHTHYES

Order: CYPRINIFORMES

Family: CYPRINIDAE

Genus: NOTROPIS

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"

References: 001 , 008

Distribution

General Occurrence in State:

"Occurs in the Ozark uplands of southern Missouri *001*."

County Occurance

County Occurence
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 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 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