Longnose shiner

Longnose Shiner is a species of ray-finned fish in the genus Notropis.

The Longnose shiner lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.

CHARACTERISTICS: The longnose shiner is a pale species with a slender, somewhat compressed body that is flattened on the venter. The snout is long and rounded, with a subterminal mouth. Eyes are located toward the top of the head. More

Longnose Shiner, Notropis longirostris Longnose Shiner, Notropis longirostris Department of Biology || Samford University Web page maintained by Linda Fincher Wood, updated 13 May 2003 More

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Common names

Jeleček dlouhonosý in Czech (česky)
longnose shiner in English
長吻美洲鱥 in Mandarin Chinese
长吻美洲鱥 in Mandarin Chinese

Order : Cypriniformes
Family : Cyprinidae
Genus : Notropis
Species : Notropis longirostris
Authority : Hay, 1881