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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: Golden Topminnow

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Identification: Hubbs et al. (1991); Page and Burr (1991); Etnier and Starnes (1993); Mettee et al. (1996).

Size: 7.5 cm.

Native Range: Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain from Santee River drainage, South Carolina, to Trinity River drainage, Texas; Former Mississippi Embayment north to Kentucky and Missouri. East of Mississippi River, mostly restricted to lower Coastal Plain (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.

Status: Probably established in Texas.

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: Whiteside and Berkhouse (1992) concluded that the Texas stream population was reproducing based on the number of specimens captured (n = 36) and the range of sizes (14-48 mm).

References: (click for full references)

Etnier, D.A., and W.C. Starnes. 1993. The fishes of Tenneessee. University of Tennessee Press, Knoxville, TN.

Hubbs, C., R.J. Edwards, and G.P. Garrett. 1991. An annotated checklist of freshwater fishes of Texas, with keys to identification of species. Texas Journal of Science 43(4):1-56.

Mettee, M.F., P.E. O'Neil, and J.M. Pierson. 1996. Fishes of Alabama and the Mobile basin. Oxmoor House, Inc, Birmingham, AL.

Page, L. M., and B. M. Burr. 1991. A field guide to freshwater fishes of North America north of Mexico. The Peterson Field Guide Series, volume 42. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA.

Whiteside, B. G., and C. Berkhouse. 1992. Some new collection locations for six fish species. Texas Journal of Science 44(4):494.

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Author: Fuller, P.

Peer Review Date: 10/17/2011

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