Notropis telescopus is primarily found in a small range of waters located in the Southeastern Region of the United States.

The following research will provide information on this species that can be helpful toward monitoring efforts of Notropis telescopus populations.

Notropis telescopus occurs in cooler waters such as quick moving streams and small rivers.

According to studies the telescope shiner can do better than other similar species when in waters with higher levels of pH, alkalinity, magnesium, and dissolved oxygen.

Notropis species are multiple batch spawners with strong seasonality to gonadal size and condition.