The greenhead shiner is a small freshwater fish recognized for its slender body and distinctive greenish head. It inhabits slow-moving streams and rivers in the southeastern United States. Typically, it grows to about 2-3 inches in length. The greenhead shiner primarily feeds on insects and small invertebrates, often forming schools in vegetated areas and shallow waters. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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