Tennessee Shiner - Management Recommendations

Management Recommendations

For the management of this species, it is recommended that population surveys be conducted throughout the historical range to determine the status of the Tennessee shiner. Also some sites in the proposed introduced range should also be added, but at lesser intervals. This will give an estimate of the abundance of the species, and allow for correct urgency to be assigned to this particular species. To accurately and efficiently monitor the species, random sampling sites should be generated using a program such as Microsoft Excel®. A minimum of 20 sites should be feasible to a small team of fisheries biologists. These sites should be monitored three times annually: in the spring, the breeding season or summer, and in the fall. This will also give an estimate of recruitment for the species. Sampling methods, such as kick seining, would be appropriate methods to use for this species since the Tennessee shiner is benthopelagic. This would also be a cost-effective method of sampling. The only equipment that is required is a kick seine and the fisheries survey crew.
The Tennessee shiner is not listed as a endangered or threatened species; therefore, no particular watersheds or land should be set aside for the protection of this specific species. There are also no invasives that threaten the species, so invasive removal is not required. In conclusion, the above management recommendations were developed for the Tennessee shiner. There is also little active management for this species of Notropis. The population of the Tennessee shiner should be evaluated, but the species is currently in no apparent danger.