Greenfin shiner (Cyprinella chloristia)

Scientific name: Cyprinella chloristia Jordan & Brayton, 1878

The Greenfin shiner (Cyprinella chloristia) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: North America, Santee River drainage in North and South Carolina, USA.

Biology

Inhabits rocky and sandy pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cyprinella chloristia
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
North America: Santee River drainage in North and South Carolina, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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