The bigmouth shiner is a small freshwater fish recognized by its slender body, large mouth, and silver-gray color. It inhabits clear streams and rivers across central North America. The species usually grows up to 3 inches in length and is lightweight. It feeds on aquatic insects and displays a schooling behavior, often staying near the bottom of the water column. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Bigmouth shiner
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Bigmouth shiner
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