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Inland Silverside Menidia beryllina (Cope, 1867) |
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Family: New World Silversides (Atherinopsidae)
State Protection: Not Listed 
The species is not listed or protected by New York State. Federal Protection: Not Listed State Rarity Rank: S2
A State Rarity Rank of S2 means: Typically 6 to 20 occurrences, few remaining individuals, acres, or miles of stream, or factors demonstrably make it very vulnerable in New York State. Global Rarity Rank: G5
A Global Rarity Rank of G5 means: Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Did you know? Inland silversides are commonly used in toxicological studies that assess the sensitivity of these fish to various water pollutants such as chlorine and water-soluble extracts of crude oil (Weinstein 1986). |
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| State Ranking Justification | [-] |
The rank is based on a limited distribution in the state. Additional information on the population and threats is needed to better inform the state rank.
| Short-term Trends | [-] |
The short-term trends are unknown (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 2006).
| Long-term Trends | [-] |
The long-term trends are unknown (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 2006).
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New York Natural Heritage Program. 2013. Online Conservation Guide for Menidia beryllina. Available from: http://www.acris.nynhp.org/guide.php?id=7303. Accessed May 24th, 2013. 
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