Texas shiner (Notropis amabilis)

Scientific name: Notropis amabilis Girard, 1856

Texas shiner (Notropis amabilis)

The Texas shiner (Notropis amabilis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. Native range: North America, Colorado River to Rio Grande (into lower Pecos River) drainages in Texas, USA and Mexico.

Biology

Inhabits rocky and sandy runs and pools of headwaters, creeks and small to medium rivers. Usually occurs in clear water. Feeds on aquatic insects and algae.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Notropis amabilis
Family
Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.2
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
North America: Colorado River to Rio Grande (into lower Pecos River) drainages in Texas, USA and 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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