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Southern Striped Shiner-Black Warrior River basin, Alabama (Luxilus chrysocephalus isolepis) These individuals showcase a range of what you can expect to find in small to medium sized streams of the SE this time of year. This subspecies of Luxilus chrysocephalus is restricted to the mobile basin, West to eastern Texas and North to Mississippi River tributary systems (downstream of Arkansas White River basin).  Luxilus chrysocephalus,Striped shiner Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Southern Striped Shiner-Black Warrior River basin, Alabama

(Luxilus chrysocephalus isolepis) These individuals showcase a range of what you can expect to find in small to medium sized streams of the SE this time of year. This subspecies of Luxilus chrysocephalus is restricted to the mobile basin, West to eastern Texas and North to Mississippi River tributary systems (downstream of Arkansas White River basin).

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  1. Beautiful species! Posted 4 years ago
  2. Museum quality shots, Zach! Posted 4 years ago
  3. Incredible photo and fish! Posted 4 years ago

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The striped shiner is a member of the family Cyprinidae. It a silvery fish with three to four dorsolateral stripes and dark crescents on the sides. The scales and sensory pores on the snout can be outlined in black.

Similar species: Carps, Minnows And Loaches
Species identified by Zach Alley
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Uploaded Jun 7, 2021.