Notropis cummingsae

Notropis cummingsae
Dusky shiner – Notropis cummingsae
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
LeuciscidaeNotropis cummingsaeMyers1925Dusky Shiner

Notropis cummingsae

Unique Characters: Broad black lateral stripe that extends down to below the lateral line and ends in a streak in the caudal fin. Usually 10-12 anal fin rays. Light zone above lateral stripe: usually slightly obscured anteriorly behind head by dark pigment edging of scales. Black pigment usually present along anal fin base. Snout with much pigment from medium pigment to heavily pigmented, almost black.

Dusky Shiner - Chin
Dusky Shiner – Chin

Similar Species:

Highfin Shiner
Notropis altipinnis

Ironcolor Shiner
Notropis chalybaeus

Notropis altipinnis
Highfin Shiner – Notropis altipinnis
Notropis chalybaeus
Ironcolor Shiner – Notropis chalybaeus

Highfin Shiner Notropis altipinnis. Boldly outlined scales on strongly arched back and a light, often orangish stripe above a diffuse black lateral stripe that extends slightly into the caudal fin. The black lateral stripe does not extend below the lateral line. Light zone above lateral stripe: usually continuous to head. Little to no pigment along anal fin base.

Ironcolor Shiner Notropis chalybaeus. Well-defined black lateral stripe from spot on caudal fin base to around the snout covering both lips and chin. Stripe does not extend into caudal fin. Black pigment on roof of mouth. Usually 8 anal fin rays.

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