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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: Flier

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Identification: Hubbs et al. (1991); Page and Burr (1991); Etnier and Starnes (1993); Jenkins and Burkhead (1994).

Size: 19 cm.

Native Range: Coastal Plain from Potomac drainage, Maryland (introduced), to central Florida and west to Trinity River, Texas; north in former Mississippi Embayment to southern Illinois and southern Indiana; above Fall Line in southern Indiana, southern Illinois; rarely elsewhere.

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: Probably stocked, either intentionally or as stock contamination. Lee et al. (1981) questioned the Flier's native status in Maryland. Jenkins and Burkhead (1994) stated that if it is native to the Potomac River in Maryland, it should have been found in the Virginia portion of that river as well (it was not).

Status: Reported from Maryland.

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: None.

References: (click for full references)

Hocutt, C.H., R.E. Jenkins, and J.R. Stauffer, Jr. 1986 . Zoogeography of the Fishes of the Central Appalachians and Central Atlantic Coastal Plain. In C.H. Hocutt and E.O. Wiley, eds. The Zoogeography of North American Freshwater Fishes. :161-212.

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Author: Fuller, P.

Peer Review Date: 5/5/2010

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