196 NORTHERN FISHES 



waters. Greene (10S5) reported it from southeastern Wisconsin. It is 

 reported as preferring quiet, shallow waters. 



NORTHERN BLACKSTRIPE TOPMINNOW 



Fundulus notatus (Rafinesque) 



Tlie hlackstripe tojjminnow is a small, slender fish reaching a length 

 of about o inches. It is marked with a broad blue-black lateral band. 

 There is no black blotch below the eye. The dorsal fin has 9 rays, the 

 anal fin 11. There are about 34 scales in the lateral fine. 



This species ranges from Iowa through southern Michigan to central 

 Ohio and southward to Texas. Greene (1985) reported it from south- 

 eastern Wisconsin. It has never been found in Minnesota. It is reported 

 as preferring the quiet waters of lakes and streams. 



