Aquatic Species at Risk, Silver Shiner (Notropis photogenis)

Aquatic Species at Risk, Silver Shiner (Notropis photogenis)

SARA Status: Threatened

Several horizontal sections on this infographic show the following:

The logo for DFO in the bottom left corner of the infographic.

An illustration of the Silver Shiner (Notropis photogenis), © Joseph R. Tomelleri, with the following aspects labelled:

• long snout marked with 2 black crescents between the nostrils
• dark stripe down the center of the back
• dorsal fin originates directly opposite the base of the pelvic fin
• silvery body with a blue/green iridescence

The next section lists threats, including:

• water level and flow management
• sediment and nutrient loading
• contaminants

A further section notes that Canadian populations are found only in southwestern Ontario, the northern limit of its distribution. This very limited area includes the Thames River, Grand River, Bronte Creek, Saugeen River, and Sixteen Mile Creek.

To the right of the infographic, a map of Ontario shows, by an overlaying rectangle, where the related population is found. Another map on the left of the infographic shows a magnified view of where the population is found by use of splotch markings, with lakes Ontario, Erie, and Huron labelled.

A final section on the infographic notes that activities in or near water can harm aquatic species, and lists what you can do:

• prevent contaminants from entering water
• keep your shorelines natural
• protect sensitive habitat; contact DFO before doing any in-water work

Version 2021-07