Spotfin Shiner

Spotfin Shiner (Cyprinella spiloptera)

This species is common statewide inhabiting a fairly wide variety of aquatic habitats. It is most numerous in moderate to large-sized streams having moderate water turbidities and low to moderate gradients.

It is more tolerant of increased water turbidities, siltation, and pollution than other species of shiners and thrives in the absence of competition from these other species.

Spotfins are also found in smaller numbers in streams which have higher gradients and are less impacted by siltation and other types of pollution.