The Sand shiner is a small freshwater fish typically measuring 2-3 inches and weighing less than 0.1 pounds. It has a slender, silver body with a distinctive dark lateral line. Found in clear streams and sandy-bottomed rivers, it feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Sand shiners are social, often forming large schools for protection and foraging. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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