Where Does Rosyface Shiner Live?

Rosyface Shiner lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Rosyface Shiner

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths (0.5 to 2 meters), but can be found deeper in larger rivers.

Environment

Prefers clear, cool, well-oxygenated streams and small to medium-sized rivers with moderate to swift currents. Often found over gravel or rocky substrates, avoiding silty or heavily vegetated areas. Commonly associated with riffles and runs.

Geographic range

Widely distributed in eastern North America, primarily in the Ohio River basin, Great Lakes basin (excluding Lake Superior), and Atlantic Slope drainages from New York south to North Carolina. Its range extends west into parts of the Mississippi River basin.

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