Fishing for Sandbar shiner

Notropis scepticus

The Sandbar shiner is a small freshwater fish typically measuring 2-3 inches and weighing up to 0.1 pounds. It has a slender, silver body with a faint lateral stripe. Found in clear streams and rivers with sandy substrates, it feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Sandbar shiners are schooling fish known for their agile swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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