Swallowtail Shiner, Notropis procne

 

Physical Description: 
�	Slender, elongate body
�	Dorsal fin origin above back half of pelvic fin base 
�	Slightly pointed or rounded snout, subterminal or slightly inferior mouth
�	Small, black spot at base of tail fin
�	Pale yellow back, side stripe with blue color, silver side, silver-white belly
�	Yellowish fins

Similar species: 
�	Sand shiner (Notropis stramineus) 

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

Habitat:
�	Warm creeks and rivers in pools, sometimes with plants

Distribution in VA:
�	Atlantic slope drainages and the New drainage

Food Habits:  
�	Insects, worms, mites, microcrustaceans, and algae 

Reproductive Habits: 
�	Mature in 1 year
�	Spawning occurs mid-May to late July in water around 25.6�C
�	Fecundity is unknown 

Population Status, Economic, or Ecological Importance: 
�	Does well in aquariums

References:       

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

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