Luxilus albeolus (White Shiner) Fishes Native Transplant
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Common name: White Shiner
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Identification: Gilbert (1964); Page and Burr (1991); Jenkins and Burkhead (1994); commonly used name is Notropis albeolus.
Size: 13 cm.
Native Range: Atlantic Slope from Chowan River system, Virginia, to the Cape Fear River drainage, North Carolina; upper New River drainage (Ohio River basin), West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina (Page and Burr 1991; but see Lee et al. 1980 et seq.).
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 Luxilus albeolus are found here.
Table last updated 12/7/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: Unknown; probable bait bucket release.
Status: Established in North 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.
Other Resources:
FishBase Summary
Author:
Nico, L.
Revision Date: 6/30/2000
Peer Review Date: 6/30/2000
Citation Information:
Nico, L., 2024, Luxilus albeolus (Jordan, 1889): U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=558, Revision Date: 6/30/2000, Peer Review Date: 6/30/2000, Access Date: 12/8/2024
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