The Swallowtail shiner is a small freshwater fish characterized by its slender, elongated body and distinctive forked tail. Typically reaching up to 3 inches in length and weighing around 0.02 pounds, it thrives in clear, fast-flowing streams. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, it often forms large, dynamic groups. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Swallowtail shiner
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