Luxilus zonistius (Bandfin Shiner) Fishes Native Transplant
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Common name: Bandfin Shiner
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Identification: Gilbert (1964); Page and Burr (1991); Mettee et al. (1996); Boschung and Mayden (2004). Commonly used name is Notropis zonistius.
Size: 10 cm.
Native Range: Apalachicola River drainage, Georgia, Alabama, Florida; adjacent tributaries of Savannah River, Georgia, Altamaha River, Georgia (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 Luxilus zonistius are found here.
Table last updated 12/10/2024
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: Unknown; probable bait bucket release.
Status: Established in Alabama and Georgia. A single collection consisting of ten specimens were taken from the Savannah River drainage in 1953.
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: 6/15/2004
Peer Review Date: 6/15/2004
Citation Information:
Nico, L., 2024, Luxilus zonistius Jordan, 1880: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=564, Revision Date: 6/15/2004, Peer Review Date: 6/15/2004, Access Date: 12/10/2024
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