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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.

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Common name: Fieryblack Shiner

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Identification: Menhinick (1991); Page and Burr (1991); another name is Notropis pyrrhomelas.

Size: 11 cm.

Native Range: Pee Dee and Santee river drainages, North Carolina and South Carolina (Page and Burr 1991).

Alaska	Hawaii	Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands	Guam Saipan

Native range data for this species provided in part by NatureServe

Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Means of Introduction: Most likely the result of a bait bucket release (Johnston et al. 1995).

Status: Reported, probably established, in Savannah River drainage, South Carolina.

Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.

Remarks: Johnston et al. (1995) collected five specimens in the Chattooga River as part of their 1990 fish survey of the Southern Appalachians. They stated that Cyprinella pyrrhomelas was previously unknown from this drainage (apparently meaning the entire Savannah River drainage). The Chattooga River forms the Georgia/South Carolina state border at the site where this species was taken.

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Author: Nico, L.

Peer Review Date: 6/23/2000

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