Caught this Shiner in a watershed that is home to Satinfin and Spotfin Shiners. Location – Pennsylvania/Maryland border, Big Elk Creek drainage. Which one do I have here ?
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onlyfiji4me on
Where does one get such a fish container?
BigBoySky on
I’m not familiar with Satinfin as they aren’t in my area.
But Spotfin Shiners have 8 anal fin rays. Your fish does have more than 8, looks to be 9! I can’t find a resource that states the anal fin ray count for Satinfins. However looking at confirmed photos, 9 seems to be what they haves
So this looks good for Satinfin Shiner! Nice job. Is this a new species for you?
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Where does one get such a fish container?
I’m not familiar with Satinfin as they aren’t in my area.
But Spotfin Shiners have 8 anal fin rays. Your fish does have more than 8, looks to be 9! I can’t find a resource that states the anal fin ray count for Satinfins. However looking at confirmed photos, 9 seems to be what they haves
So this looks good for Satinfin Shiner! Nice job. Is this a new species for you?