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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: Popeye Shiner

Taxonomy: available through www.itis.gov

Identification: Trautman (1981); Page and Burr (1991); Etnier and Starnes (1993).

Size: 9.5 cm.

Native Range: Ohio River basin from Pennsylvania to Indiana and south to Tennessee River drainage, Georgia and Alabama. One record from Maumee River (Lake Erie drainage), Ohio; population now extirpated (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: Unknown; possible bait bucket release.

Status: 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: In their summary table of West Virginia fishes, Stauffer et al. (1995) regarded this species as "native but possibly introduced" for the Kanawha above falls. Hocutt et al. (1986) did not record it as present from above the falls. Both Hocutt et al. (1986) and Stauffer et al. (1995) regarded it as native below the falls.

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Author: Leo Nico, and Pam Fuller

Peer Review Date: 5/30/2004

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