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The Blacknose shiner (Notropis heterolepis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The blacknose shiner is a small cyprinid (Leuciscidae) from northern North America. The species is small and slender with a silvery body, a dark lengthwise stripe along the flank and dark lines on the snout. It usually lives over sand in clear, vegetated lakes and pools of creeks and small rivers. At and near the surface it snaps at insects, small zooplankton and algae. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blacknose shiner?
The Blacknose shiner has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Dark longitudinal stripe and small streaks on the snout; small schooling shiner of clear waters.
Where does the Blacknose shiner live?
The Blacknose shiner lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Northern North America; clear vegetated lakes and streams over sand.
How big does the Blacknose shiner get?
The Blacknose shiner grows to a maximum of about 10 cm. On average the species is around 7 cm.
Is the Blacknose shiner dangerous to humans?
No, the Blacknose shiner is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Blacknose shiner edible?
The Blacknose shiner is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Notropis
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