The Bluenose shiner (Pteronotropis welaka) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The bluenose shiner is a small minnow (Leuciscidae) from slow-flowing, clear fresh water of the southeastern United States. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, silvery body with a dark longitudinal stripe; courting males colour up with a blue snout and large, blue-black fins. As a social schooling fish it swims among water plants of streams and swamps and snaps at small zooplankton, insects and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bluenose shiner?
The Bluenose shiner has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Bluenose shiner live?
The Bluenose shiner lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Bluenose shiner get?
The Bluenose shiner grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Bluenose shiner dangerous to humans?
No, the Bluenose shiner is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pteronotropis
More from the family Cyprinidae
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