Bridle Shiner, Notropis bifrenatus

 

Physical Description: 
·	Slim, sometimes deep-bodied form
·	Dorsal fin origin above front half of pelvic fin base 
·	Large eye
·	Slightly subterminal mouth with somewhat round or pointed snout
·	Black side stripe that circles the snout and extends onto tail fin base
·	Straw back, lower side and belly straw with silver flecks 

Similar species: 
·	Swallowtail shiner (Notropis procne) 

Mean body size:
·	Adults are 28-40 mm standard length 

Habitat:
·	Warm, slow creeks and rivers, ponds, lakes, and impoundments around submerged aquatic vegetation

Distribution in VA:
·	Potomac, Rappahannock, York, James, and Chowan drainages

Food Habits:  
·	Insects, microcrustaceans, plants, and detritus 

Reproductive Habits: 
·	Mature in 1 year
·	Spawning occurs late May to mid-July in water 14.4-26.7°C
·	Spawn in calm pools above water plants
·	Fecundity is 1,062-2,110 eggs per female 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
·	Special concern status recommended in Virginia 
·	May no longer be found in the Rappahannock, Chowan, or Potomac drainages 

References:       

Jenkins, R.E and N.M. Burkhead. 1993. Freshwater Fishes of Virginia. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland.

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