Rosefin shiner (Lythrurus ardens) fish species and information / pictures of Rosefin shiner - Lythrurus ardens

Rosefin shiner (Lythrurus ardens) fish species information

Scientific Name
Lythrurus ardens

Common Name
Rosefin shiner

Biology
Adults inhabit rocky pools and runs of clear, fairly fast headwaters, creeks and small rivers (Ref. 205); also found in small to medium streams. Feed on insects taken in midwater areas and from the surface (Ref. 10294). Oviparous (Ref. 205), probably open substratum spawners like congeners (Ref. 5723).

Classification

Classified By
Cope, 1868
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Carps (Cypriniformes)
Family
Minnows or carps (Cyprinidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Atlantic Slope from York River drainage (where probably introduced) in Virginia to Roanoke River drainage in North Carolina, USA; Ohio River basin; New River drainage in Virginia, USA; upper Black Warrior River system (Gulf basin) in Alabama, USA.
Range
41°N - 33°N

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.32999992370606 s.e. 0.44 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
9.0 cm
Common Length
5.8 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5005 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (17 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated