Fishing for Sailfin shiner

Pteronotropis hypselopterus

The sailfin shiner is a small freshwater fish noted for its distinctive, elongated dorsal fin and iridescent body with a silver-blue sheen. Inhabiting slow-moving streams and rivers in the southeastern United States, it grows to about 2-2.5 inches in length. It is an omnivore, often found in schools, and is known for its active swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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