Fishing for Whitetail shiner

Cyprinella galactura

The Whitetail shiner is a small freshwater fish characterized by its slender body and distinctive white-tipped tail. Typically measuring 2-3 inches in length and weighing less than 0.1 pounds, it inhabits clear, fast-flowing streams. Its diet consists mainly of insects and small invertebrates. The Whitetail shiner is known for its schooling behavior and agile swimming. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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