Saffron Shiner, Notropis rubricroceus

 

Physical Description: 
�	Somewhat deep body
�	Dorsal fin origin above back half of pelvic fin base 
�	Medium-sized eye
�	Narrow, rounded snout, subterminal mouth
�	Elongate spot at base of tail fin
�	Dark side stripe on back half of body
�	Olive back, silver sides, white belly
�	Fins pale except for black mark on tail fin
�	Breeding males bright red with blue stripe on the side

Similar species: 
�	Redlip shiner (Notropis chiliticus) 

Mean body size:
�	Adults are 40-60 mm standard length 

Habitat:
�	Clear, cold, rocky creeks and streams 

Distribution in VA:
�	Tennessee drainage; possibly introduced into the New drainage

Food Habits:  
�	Insects, worms, spiders, plants, and algae 

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature in 1 to 2 years 
�	Spawning occurs mid-May to late July in water 16.1-30�C
�	Spawn over chub nests
�	Also, may spawn in gravel runs without nests
�	Fecundity is 445-1,174 eggs per female 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	May be extirpated from the Powell River

References:       

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

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