Luxilus zonistius
Jordan 1880
Family Leuciscidae
The bandfin shiner is part of the minnow, shiner and chub family. Juveniles have bold red-orange coloration on the dorsal fins, and adult bandfin shiners typically have black bands on their dorsal fins. A large black spot on caudal fin base is also common in adults. This species has a large mouth that is oblique and terminal. Bandfin shiners can be found in sand and gravel runs and pools of creeks and small to medium rivers.
Status & distribution
- Status — Native freshwater
- Florida Distribution — Western and North Central drainages
- River Drainages — the Apalachicola River