Striped Shiner

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Classification

  • Fish

Conservation Status

  • The striped shiner is one of the most abundant fishes in the basin. 
  • The striped shiner is usually about 4 inches in length, but can reach 7 inches. 
  • Striped shiners like gravel and rocky bottom streams with warm water and gentle slopes and can be found in the pools of these waterways, as well as in reservoirs. 
  • This fish is an omnivore, eating aquatic vegetation and both terrestrial and aquatic insects. By feeding on decaying vegetation, the fish helps keep waterways clean.

About this site

The Cumberland River Basin project aims to promote the ecological and economical health of the Cumberland River Basin, an 18,000 square mile region that stretches across 70 Tennessee and Kentucky counties and home to more than 2 million people. 

Photography

A majority of the photography featured on this site was provided courtesy of Chuck Sutherland. For more information please visit Chuck’s website.

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The Cumberland River Compact works to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries through education, restoration, and collaboration. Learn more by visiting cumberlandrivercompact.org.