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The Popeye shiner (Notropis ariommus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The popeye shiner is a small cyprinid (Leuciscidae) from eastern North America. The species has a slender, silvery body with conspicuously large eyes, to which the name refers. It inhabits clear, gravel-bottomed flowing pools and fast-flowing parts of creeks and small to medium rivers. It lives in schools and feeds on small aquatic insects and other zooplankton, mainly in the water column. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Popeye shiner?
The Popeye shiner has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Strikingly large eyes; small schooling shiner of clear gravel-bottomed streams.
Where does the Popeye shiner live?
The Popeye shiner lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Eastern North America; clear gravel-bottomed creeks and rivers.
How big does the Popeye shiner get?
The Popeye shiner grows to a maximum of about 10 cm. On average the species is around 6 cm.
Is the Popeye shiner dangerous to humans?
No, the Popeye shiner is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Popeye shiner edible?
The Popeye shiner is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Notropis
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