Fishing for Yazoo shiner

Notropis rafinesquei

The Yazoo shiner is a freshwater fish recognized for its slender, elongated body and silvery appearance with subtle coloration. Native to the Yazoo River basin in Mississippi, it typically reaches lengths of about 2-3 inches. Inhabiting clear streams with sandy or gravelly bottoms, the Yazoo shiner feeds on small invertebrates and plant material, often forming schools in its natural habitat. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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