Blacktail Shiner
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| Blacktail Shiner | ||||
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| Cyprinella Venusta | ||||
| Species Information | ||||
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blacktail_shiner | ||||
| Size / weight | ||||
| Common | up to | 0.2 (0.44) | kg (lb) | |
| Price / Reward | ||||
| Common | per kg | 140 |  |
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Description
Blacktail Shiner (Cyprinella Venusta) is a small freshwater fish native to the United States. This minnow prefers flowing water and is usually most abundant in areas with little vegetation and fast current. Blacktail Shiner has a slender body with yellowish-olive back and silvery sides. Can be distinguished by its prominent black spot at the base of the tail fin. Adults rarely exceed 0.1 - 0.2 kg (3.5 - 7 oz) in weight. This minnow’s diet primarily consists of invertebrates, algae, seeds, and insects.
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