Fishing for Bleeding shiner

Luxilus zonatus

The bleeding shiner is a small, slender freshwater fish found in clear streams and rivers of the central United States. It typically measures 2–3 inches long and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. This species forms active schools in shallow, gravel-bottomed waters and exhibits lively swimming behavior during feeding and spawning periods. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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