Tamaulipas shiner (Notropis braytoni)

Scientific name: Notropis braytoni Jordan & Evermann, 1896

Tamaulipas shiner (Notropis braytoni)

The Tamaulipas shiner (Notropis braytoni) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae.

Biology

Inhabits rocky and sandy channels of large creeks and small to medium rivers. Feeds on aquatic insects.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Notropis braytoni
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.9
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
North America: Rio Grande drainage from near mouth upstream to mouth of Rio Conchos and lower Pecos River in Texas, USA. Also in Rio Grande drainage in northern Mexico.
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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