Spotfin shiner
Cyprinella spiloptera
Where at Shedd?
At Home on the Great Lakes
| Diet | Surface insects |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 4.7 inches (12 cm); common length 3 inches (7.7 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | North America |
| Habitat | Pools of creeks and rivers throughout central Canada, eastern and central United States; widely introduced |
Did you know?
- Look closely and you’ll see a little black spot on the back half of the back fin of the spotfin shiner.