Fishing for Bandfin shiner

Coccotis zonistius

The Bandfin shiner is a small freshwater fish native to the southeastern United States, typically inhabiting clear, moderate-flowing streams and rivers with sandy or gravelly bottoms. It reaches about 2–3 inches in length and weighs under 0.05 pounds. The body is slender and silvery, with subtle fin markings, and the species often forms active schools in shallow water. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Bandfin shiner often hold near sandy and gravelly bottoms in shallow water.

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