Striped Shiner, Luxilus chrysocephalus
Physical Description:
� Deep, compressed body
� Dorsal fin origin above front half of pelvic fin base
� Large or medium eye
� Rounded snout; terminal mouth
� Few dark crescents on side of body
� Breeding males have an arched back
� Top of body olive with silver sides and belly
� Breeding males have light rose-colored bellies
� Dorsal, anal, and tail fins have red band with pale outer margin
Similar species:
� Common shiner (Luxilus cornutus)
Mean body size:
� Adults are 65-100 mm standard length
Habitat:
� Streams, rivers, and lakes in pools and backwaters
Distribution in VA:
� Tennessee, Big Sandy, and New drainages
Food Habits:
� Insects, crayfish, small fish, fish eggs, algae, and detritus
Reproductive Habits:
� Mature in 2 years
� Spawning occurs late May to mid-June in water 16-29.7�C
� Spawn over chub nests, but sometimes put stones on the nest themselves
� Fecundity is 900-1,150 eggs per female
Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance:
� Body and color of this species varies widely
References:
Jenkins, R.E and N.M. Burkhead. 1993. Freshwater Fishes of Virginia. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland.
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