Notropis analostanus (Girard, 1859) The satinfin shiner (Cyprinella analostana) is a species of fish in the family Cyprinidae, the carps and minnows.

It is native to the eastern United States, where its distribution extends from New York to South Carolina.

[3] It is a freshwater fish that inhabits rivers and creeks, sometimes entering pools and riffles, and found from headwaters to areas near tidal influence.

The eggs are laid in cracks and crevices, under rocks, and on tree roots and wood debris.

The male guards them until the young emerge in about one to two weeks, depending on temperature.