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Survey of Spring Cavefish (Forbesichthys agassizii), Ozark minnow (Notropis nubilus) and Largescale Stoneroller (Campostoma oligolepis) Status in Illinois

Metzke, Brian A.; Holtrop, Ann Marie

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Title
Survey of Spring Cavefish (Forbesichthys agassizii), Ozark minnow (Notropis nubilus) and Largescale Stoneroller (Campostoma oligolepis) Status in Illinois
Author(s)
  • Metzke, Brian A.
  • Holtrop, Ann Marie
Issue Date
2014-01-31
Keyword(s)
  • Spring Cavefish
  • Ozark Minnow
  • Largescale Stoneroller
  • IDNR Wildlife Preservation Fund
Abstract
Historic records were used to identify areas within Illinois where spring cavefish (Forbesichthys agassizii),Ozark minnow (Notropis nubilus) and large scale stoneroller (Campostoma oligolepis) may be extirpated or overlooked by ongoing collection efforts. Several survey locations were selected for each species with the objective of determining species presence. Spring cavefish were collected at several sites throughout its historic distribution indicating continued persistence of this species. No Ozark minnow or large scale stoneroller were recorded, which suggests extirpation from or greatly reduced abundance in some parts of their historic distributions. This study supports the need for targeted surveys as a valuable information supplement for species that might otherwise be missed or under sampled by existing fisheries collection programs.
Publisher
Illinois Natural History Survey
Series/Report Name or Number
Technical Report INHS 2014 (04)
Type of Resource
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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
IDNR Wildlife Preservation Fund
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This document is a product of the Illinois Natural History Survey, and has been selected and made available by the Illinois Natural History Survey and the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended solely for noncommercial research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested.

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