Greenfin shiner
(Cyprinella chloristia)

Image source: Joshua Rains | inaturalist.org

Classification

Species: Cyprinella chloristia
Genus: Cyprinella - Satinfin shiners
Family: Leuciscidae - Chub family
Order: Cypriniformes - Carps
Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes

General data

Scientific names: Greenfin shiner
Habitat: Freshwater
Climate: Subtropical
Native: North America
Distribution: Pee Dee river, Santee River
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  • Shiner, Greenfin (Nuptial Male)

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