The Scarlet shiner is a small freshwater fish known for its striking red coloration. It typically measures 2-3 inches in length and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. Inhabiting clear streams and rivers, it feeds on insects and algae. This social species often forms schools, displaying agile swimming behavior to evade predators and forage efficiently. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Scarlet shiner.