The emerald shiner is a small freshwater fish found in North American rivers and lakes. It has a slender, silvery body with a distinctive greenish sheen. Typically measuring 2-4 inches in length and weighing less than 0.1 pounds, it feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Emerald shiners often form large schools and are active swimmers. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Emerald shiner
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