Pond Boss Forums GENERAL QUESTIONS Help trying to ID fish

I might be able to ID it for you if you send me the picture. If it is either the striped shiner or the common shiner, then it is likely the striped shiner if you live in the St. Louis area (this is assuming that the fish entered your pond from a small creek that was dammed to make your pond). The striped shiner is found from St. Louis heading south toward the Ozarks. The common shiner is found from Columbia west towards Sedalia, Kansas City, and north toward Chillicothe. Distribution maps aren't always 100% accurate, but they're usually a good start. I would need a photo that is taken from the top looking down on the fish and another photo from bottom looking up (especially under the chin). Send what you have and I'll see if I can help you.