Fishing for West Texas shiner

Notropis megalops

The West Texas shiner is a small freshwater fish native to clear, spring-fed streams and rivers of western Texas. It typically grows to about 2–3 inches in length and weighs under 0.05 pounds. The species has a slender, silvery body with faint lateral stripes and commonly gathers in small, active schools near gravel or sandy substrates. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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