Redlip Shiner, Notropis chiliticus

 

Physical Description: 
�	Somewhat deep body
�	Dorsal fin origin behind and sometimes above back half of pelvic fin base 
�	Medium-sized eye
�	Narrow, rounded snout, subterminal mouth
�	Small pale spot at each end of dorsal fin base
�	Somewhat spotted side, olive back, silver sides, silver-white belly
�	Snout, lips, and chin reddish
�	Dorsal and tail fin with red lines along the front base of fin
�	Breeding males bright red with green stripe on the side

Similar species: 
�	Saffron shiner (Notropis rubricroceus) 

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 40-55 mm standard length 

Habitat:
�	Clear creeks and streams in pools and runs

Distribution in VA:
�	New, Pee Dee, and Roanoke (Dan system) drainages; 

Food Habits:
�	Insects

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature in 1 to 2 years 
�	Spawning occurs May to June in water 17.8-23.3�C
�	Spawn over chub nests
�	Fecundity is unknown 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	May have been introduced into the Dan system

References:       

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

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