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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: Rough Shiner

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Identification: Page and Burr (1991); Mettee et al. (1996).

Size: 9 cm.

Native Range: Mobile Bay and Pascagoula River drainages, mostly below the Fall Line, Alabama and Mississippi; Bear Creek system (Tennessee River drainage), Alabama and Mississippi (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: Unknown; probable bait bucket release. The source of introduced fish found in for the Chattahoochee River was possibly the Tennessee or Coosa drainage in Georgia.

Status: Established in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.

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: There is some uncertainty concerning the nonindigenous versus native distributions of this species. Lee et al. (1980 et seq.) provided a dot-distribution map and indicated that the shiner was possibly introduced into the Escambia River of Florida and Georgia. Gilbert (1992) stated that the presence of this species (as well as Luxilus chrysocephalus and Nocomis leptocephalus) in the Escambia drainage is suspected to be the result of an introduction. As support, Gilbert noted that N. baileyi was only first discovered in the Escambia drainage after 1959. Recent collections seem to indicate the species has become more abundant and widespread. In their summary table on Alabama fishes, Mettee et al. (1996) listed this species as native to the Conecuh (Escambia) and Chattahoochee river drainages.

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Author: Nico, L.

Peer Review Date: 12/5/2003

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