Hybognathus regius (Eastern Silvery Minnow) Fishes Native Transplant
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Common name: Eastern Silvery Minnow
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Identification: Smith (1985); Page and Burr (1991); Jenkins and Burkhead (1994).
Size: 12 cm.
Native Range: Atlantic Slope from St. Lawrence River drainage, Quebec, to Altamaha River drainage, Georgia; Lake Ontario drainage, Ontario and New York (Page and Burr 1991).
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Hybognathus regius are found here.
Table last updated 10/4/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: First observed in Maine in 1982, probably bait bucket release of illegally imported baitfish (Kircheis 1994).
Status: Established in Maine. The species was first observed in the Kennebec River drainage in 1982; first confirmed reproduction also was 1982 (Kircheis 1994).
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.
Other Resources:
FishBase Summary
Author:
Nico, L.
Revision Date: 6/19/2000
Peer Review Date: 6/19/2000
Citation Information:
Nico, L., 2024, Hybognathus regius Girard, 1856: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=546, Revision Date: 6/19/2000, Peer Review Date: 6/19/2000, Access Date: 10/4/2024
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