Fishing for Plateau shiner

Cyprinella lepida

The Plateau shiner is a small freshwater fish found in clear, fast-flowing streams over rocky substrates in the southeastern United States. It has a slender, silvery body with faint lateral shading and translucent fins. Adults typically measure about 2 to 3 inches in length and weigh less than 0.02 pounds. It forms schools and shows active, midwater behavior. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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