Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation

Taxonomy

Common Name: SHINER, WEED

Phylum: CHORDATA

Class: OSTEICHTHYES

Order: CYPRINIFORMES

Family: CYPRINIDAE

Genus: NOTROPIS

Species: TEXANUS

Taxonomic Authority: (GIRARD)

Taxonomy References: 002

Status

NONGAME
STATE RANK S3
GLOBAL RANK G5

Status References: 004 , 014

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

County Occurence
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 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 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.