NPSpecies

The data source confirming park status is over 10 years old. The park status value was chosen due to the lack of current evidence for the occurrence of this species in the park.; Data Source: Britt, 1993

Data Source: Britt, 1993

Data Source: Britt, 1993

Park Species Detail: 'Britt, 1993: Notemigonus crysoleucas, golden shiner (resident, native)./ The range of the golden shiner is the Atlantic slope from the Maritime Provinces south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to Saskatchewan. Adults reach a standard length of 53-234 mm (2.0-9.2 in). The golden shiner eats equal amounts of plant and animal material includmg cladocerans, midges, flying insects, algae, dragonfly nymphs, and mollusks. This species is found in sloughs, lakes, impoundments, ponds, and pools of low-gradient streams and ditches. They exhibit a strong schooling tendency throughout their lives. They survive best in clear waters with heavy vegetation, but are able to tolerate a moderate amount of turbidity. Spawning occurs over an extended period, starting in mid summer./, Park Species Data Source: Britt et al 1993.