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The Ironcolor shiner (Notropis chalybaeus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The ironcolor shiner is a small cyprinid (Leuciscidae) from the eastern and southern United States. The species is small and slender with a silvery body and a conspicuous dark lengthwise stripe along the flank, sometimes with an iron-blue sheen. It inhabits clear, vegetated pools and sheltered runs of creeks and small rivers with a sandy bottom. At and near the surface it snaps at insects, small crustaceans and small zooplankton. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ironcolor shiner?
The Ironcolor shiner has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Dark longitudinal stripe sometimes with a steel-blue sheen; small schooling shiner.
Where does the Ironcolor shiner live?
The Ironcolor shiner lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern and southern US; clear vegetated streams with sandy bottoms.
How big does the Ironcolor shiner get?
The Ironcolor shiner grows to a maximum of about 7 cm. On average the species is around 5 cm.
Is the Ironcolor shiner dangerous to humans?
No, the Ironcolor shiner is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Ironcolor shiner edible?
The Ironcolor shiner is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Notropis
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