The Topeka shiner is a small freshwater fish native to the central United States. It typically measures around 2-3 inches in length and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. This species inhabits clear, slow-moving streams with sandy or gravelly bottoms. Its diet consists mainly of aquatic insects and algae. Topeka shiners are known for their schooling behavior and vibrant, silvery appearance. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Topeka shiner
length · weight
Topeka shiner
length · weight
Topeka shiner
length · weight


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