The longnose shiner (Miniellus longirostris) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Leuciscidae, the shiners, daces and minnows. It is found in the Southeastern United States.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Longnose Shiner being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Miniellus ammophilus
- Ericymba amplamala
- Ericymba buccata
- Miniellus multicorniculatus
- Ericymba dorsalis
- Macrhybopsis hyostoma
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cypriniformes
- Family
- Leuciscidae
- Genus
- Miniellus
- Species
- Miniellus longirostris
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