Fishing for Greenhead shiner

Notropis chlorocephalus

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

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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