tennessee shiner
| Scientific name | Notropis leuciodus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Cope |
| Year of description | 1868 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Leuciscidae |
| Genus | Notropis |
Introduction
Notropis leuciodus, commonly known as tennessee shiner, is a fresh water fish from the North America.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size8 cm
How to recognize the tennessee shiner ?
The tennessee shiner measures between 6 and 8 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The tennessee shiner is a fish living in shoals naturally found at mid-depth. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The tennessee shiner is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature5 - 25 °C
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gh (hardness)3 - 15
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FlowStrong and Medium
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
The tennessee shiner prefers well oxygenated waters in current areas and rapids. It frequents fast flowing waters where the bottom is strewn with pebbles, wood or leaves carried by the current. It can be found not far from waterfalls .
Species of the same biotope
alabama hog sucker
Catostomidae
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Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
rainbow shiner
Leuciscidae
Species of the same biotope
alabama hog sucker
Catostomidae
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