Similar Species
Sand Shiner (Notropis stramineus) and Mimic Shiner (Notropis volucellus) are similar, but lack a prominent lateral band. The Bridle Shiner is very similar to other black-lined shiners, including Pugnose Shiner (Notropis anogenus), Blackchin Shiner (Notropis heterodon) and Blacknose Shiner (Notropis heterolepis). Bridle Shiner can be distinguished from Pugnose and Blackchin Shiners by the lack of pigment on the lower jaw. Blacknose Shiners also lack this pigment, but have a more subterminal mouth as well as eight anal rays (Bridles typically have seven).
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