Chihuahua Shiner

Notropis chihuahua

Eight Centimeters Carp from Mexican Waters

Freshwater fish
Small

The Chihuahua shiner (Miniellus chihuahua) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. It is found in southern Texas and northern Mexico.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Notropis
Maximum length: 8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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