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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: Common Shiner

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Identification: Gilbert (1964); Scott and Crossman 1973; Becker (1983); Page and Burr (1991); Jenkins and Burkhead (1994); Pflieger (1997); another commonly used name is Notropis cornutus.

Size: 18 cm.

Native Range: Atlantic, Great Lakes, Hudson Bay, and Mississippi River basins, from Nova Scotia to southeastern Saskatchewan, and south to James River drainage, Virginia, northern Ohio, central Missouri, and Wyoming (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: Probable stocking for forage in Utah. Unknown in West Virginia; probable bait bucket release.

Status: Extirpated in Utah (Sigler and Sigler 1996). Established in West Virginia.

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: This species is known to hybridize with several other native minnows (Trautman 1981). Scott and Crossman (1973) noted that the Common Shiner is a very commonly used bait fish.

References: (click for full references)

Tilmant, J.T. 1999. Management of nonindigenous aquatic fish in the U.S. National Park System. National Park Service. 50 pp.

Other Resources:

Author: Fuller, P.

Peer Review Date: 8/5/2004

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